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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii A88X-PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 5X Protection 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-16 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii A88X-PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 5X Protection 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-16 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard...
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...APU Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports HDMI with max. A88X-PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports... 3.0 support * The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
...APU Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports HDMI with max. A88X-PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports... 3.0 support * The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
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... 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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ...ATX form factor: 12.0 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 ...
... 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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ...ATX form factor: 12.0 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 ...
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It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum ... well as have the latest technology available to 5GT/s. It also supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to them. * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe3.0. This revolutionary APU...
It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum ... well as have the latest technology available to 5GT/s. It also supports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 ports. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to them. * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe3.0. This revolutionary APU...
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...and long-waits on downloads. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to patch memory issues. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with no time! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your ... in a specific time period to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to switch back...
...and long-waits on downloads. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to patch memory issues. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with no time! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your ... in a specific time period to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to switch back...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability.
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... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate... A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from the ...
... a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate... A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from the ...
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... (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58E9F-1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG-1201 - - .. HMD HMD...
... (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58E9F-1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG-1201 - - .. HMD HMD...
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A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not ... parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not ... parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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... MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard...
... MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard...
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... possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started...
... possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started...
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...set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the...the system LED turns on self tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 After applying power, the system power LED on test. Monitor b. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or...
...set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the...the system LED turns on self tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 After applying power, the system power LED on test. Monitor b. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to individually set the memory operating frequency. APU Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the APU frequency to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] ...[DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR32400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to enhance the system performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to individually set the memory operating frequency. APU Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the APU frequency to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] ...[DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR32400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to enhance the system performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following...
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.../write of [AHCI] to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While...
.../write of [AHCI] to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While...
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...operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Disables the function. And the memory size of USB devices at startup. The USB devices can be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. The USB Devices item shows the.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows the system to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled.
...operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Disables the function. And the memory size of USB devices at startup. The USB devices can be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. The USB Devices item shows the.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Allows the system to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled.
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... Drive Allows you to save CMOS profile from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 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 from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile...
... Drive Allows you to save CMOS profile from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 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 from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile...
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4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you to get detailed information of the menu, then click System Information on the top-right corner of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click the MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-13 Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Launching System Information To launch System Information, click or tap on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you to get detailed information of the menu, then click System Information on the top-right corner of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click the MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-13 Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Launching System Information To launch System Information, click or tap on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click the SPD tab to view the memory's information. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click the SPD tab to view the memory's information. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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...Graphics Driver To install the driver that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® 7 or later versions • Memory capacity: Minimum 2GB • APU: A-Series • One graphics card with your motherboard into the optical drive. When the system restarts, wait for... Graphics Driver to finish the installation. 3. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 Go to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to save the ...
...Graphics Driver To install the driver that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® 7 or later versions • Memory capacity: Minimum 2GB • APU: A-Series • One graphics card with your motherboard into the optical drive. When the system restarts, wait for... Graphics Driver to finish the installation. 3. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 Go to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to save the ...