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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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...support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ...
...support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ...
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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 ...12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 ...12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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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... the press of a button. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS! ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that allows you can regularly check for a more colorful and vivid image on your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Just plug in a USB...
... the press of a button. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS! ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that allows you can regularly check for a more colorful and vivid image on your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Just plug in a USB...
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..., indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. A88X-PRO Memok! It takes about 5-10 seconds. •... DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 button • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when...
..., indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. A88X-PRO Memok! It takes about 5-10 seconds. •... DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 button • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when...
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A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. If the BIOS program is the case, please restart the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Plug ...the back I/O. 3. This may have risks. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Save it to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Improper installation of the LAN_USB3_12 connector in ...
A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. If the BIOS program is the case, please restart the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Plug ...the back I/O. 3. This may have risks. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Save it to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Improper installation of the LAN_USB3_12 connector in ...
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... 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis to restart the...
... 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis to restart the...
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...show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in 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 save CMOS ...profile from/to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Load/Save Profile from the same ...
...show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in 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 save CMOS ...profile from/to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Load/Save Profile from the same ...
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... when the system goes into POST. 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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...
... when the system goes into POST. 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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...
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... the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure...
... the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure...
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.... You can cause system boot failure! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in a DOS environment. DO NOT shut down or...
.... You can cause system boot failure! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in a DOS environment. DO NOT shut down or...
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... . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. The DOS screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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...
... . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. The DOS screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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...
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... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
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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 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.
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EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 4.3.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility 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 automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and BIOS easily With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot...
EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 4.3.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility 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 automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and BIOS easily With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot...
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... schedule setting Click to cancel the download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 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 more details. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...
... schedule setting Click to cancel the download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 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 more details. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then...
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After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support After the download is complete, click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. Wait for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1.
After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support After the download is complete, click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. Wait for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1.