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... 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 SATA Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 USB Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 NB Configuration 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...
... 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 SATA Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 USB Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 NB Configuration 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...
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... 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with no time! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
... 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with no time! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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... allows your system to go to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into a 256-color boot logo for 3 seconds with the press of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Hassle-free updating for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for a more colorful and vivid image on your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY process to convert your favorite photo into the motherboard. It also allows you...
... allows your system to go to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into a 256-color boot logo for 3 seconds with the press of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Hassle-free updating for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for a more colorful and vivid image on your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY process to convert your favorite photo into the motherboard. It also allows you...
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A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold ... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers...allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold ... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers...allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
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...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and... settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after using the MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer....
...recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and... settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after using the MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer....
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...the EPU application, change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. 4. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to the BIOS Setup program... with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on...
...the EPU application, change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. 4. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to the BIOS Setup program... with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on...
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...a second. This is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 The green LED lights up to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that you with a standby ... 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3.
...a second. This is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 The green LED lights up to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that you with a standby ... 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3.
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... AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed ...S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto...System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Chapter 2 Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4...
... AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed ...S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto...System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Chapter 2 Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4...
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... DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI...
... DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI...
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... B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS A88X-PRO 2-27 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC... Description Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event...
... B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS A88X-PRO 2-27 BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC... Description Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event...
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... the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Connect the button cable that you are for details. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information A88X-PRO EATX12V +12V DC +...button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted button that came with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later...
... the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Connect the button cable that you are for details. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information A88X-PRO EATX12V +12V DC +...button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted button that came with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later...
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... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with...
... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with...
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...opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to restart the system. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup... to most conditions to boot. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup ...
...opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to restart the system. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup... to most conditions to boot. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup ...
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...and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Power Saving mode Advanced functions mode Boot device priority Normal Advanced mode menus mode SATA ASUS Optimal Information mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to ...select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click ...
...and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Power Saving mode Advanced functions mode Boot device priority Normal Advanced mode menus mode SATA ASUS Optimal Information mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to ...select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click ...
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... note The menu bar on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options ...advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. • The boot device options vary depending on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the Advanced... for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS A88X-PRO 3-3
... note The menu bar on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options ...advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. • The boot device options vary depending on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the Advanced... for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS A88X-PRO 3-3
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... display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item...
... display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item...
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... will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item ...
... will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item ...
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3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-25 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-25 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
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...devices will be available until OS bootup for a fastest POST time. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Any hardware change will disable fast boot. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [...time, only the USB ports with initialization of a minimal set Fast Boot to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to [Enabled]. PS/2 devices will not be available and ...
...devices will be available until OS bootup for a fastest POST time. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Any hardware change will disable fast boot. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [...time, only the USB ports with initialization of a minimal set Fast Boot to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to [Enabled]. PS/2 devices will not be available and ...
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... be forced to easily enter the BIOS setup. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to 10 seconds. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-27 The values range from 0 to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this function. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you to ...select the desired additional POST waiting time to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Wait ...
... be forced to easily enter the BIOS setup. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to 10 seconds. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-27 The values range from 0 to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this function. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you to ...select the desired additional POST waiting time to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Wait ...