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... 3-16 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 APM 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 Dual...
... 3-16 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 APM 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 Dual...
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Contents 4.3.4 EZ Update 4-7 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-9 4.3.7 USB Charger 4-10 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-11 4.3.9 System Information 4-13 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-16 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-17 4.4.3 4.4.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-17 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
Contents 4.3.4 EZ Update 4-7 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-9 4.3.7 USB Charger 4-10 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-11 4.3.9 System Information 4-13 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-16 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-17 4.4.3 4.4.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-17 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
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.... • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards...
.... • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards...
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... BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.7, WfM 2.0, ACPI 5.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS ... in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii A88X-PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Operating System Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ...
... BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.7, WfM 2.0, ACPI 5.0, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS ... in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii A88X-PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Operating System Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ...
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... flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS! With DirectKey, you to update the BIOS without having to turn off your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Hassle-free updating for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is...
... flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS! With DirectKey, you to update the BIOS without having to turn off your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Hassle-free updating for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is...
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... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the...
... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the...
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... USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by: 1. This may have risks. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK ...button 1. In case of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the back I/O. 3. If this means that the USB BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to complete BIOS update...
... USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by: 1. This may have risks. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK ...button 1. In case of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the back I/O. 3. If this means that the USB BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to complete BIOS update...
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... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what ... under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Press during the ...
... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what ... under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Press during the ...
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...the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS O.C. Key in a profile number... from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming ...
...the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS O.C. Key in a profile number... from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming ...
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... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.10.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to select a boot logo...
... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.10.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to select a boot logo...
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... Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-35 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load...
... Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-35 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load...
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... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under...
... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under...
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... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88X-PRO 0203 07/12/2013 A88XPRO.CAP 8194 2013-07-12 15:25:48 Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-37 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the USB flash drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. When the...
... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88X-PRO 0203 07/12/2013 A88XPRO.CAP 8194 2013-07-12 15:25:48 Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-37 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the USB flash drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. When the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them...
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The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Ai Charger+ EZ Update System Information USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Remote GO! • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Main screen Click to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Ai Charger+ EZ Update System Information USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Remote GO! • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Main screen Click to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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... With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that automatically updates your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Chapter 4 Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right corner...
... With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that automatically updates your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Chapter 4 Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right corner...
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... the download schedule setting Click to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...
... the download schedule setting Click to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...
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After the download is complete, click OK. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
After the download is complete, click OK. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support