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... 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 ...fan assembly installation 2-38 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-...
... 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 ...fan assembly installation 2-38 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-40 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-41 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-43 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-44 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-45 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-...
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...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety •...signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the ...
...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety •...signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the ...
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... Steel Back I /O Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ALC1150 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS Digital Power Design - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - A88X-PRO specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations - 2 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at...
... Steel Back I /O Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ALC1150 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - ASUS Digital Power Design - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - A88X-PRO specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations - 2 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at...
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... x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI 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...XP 32-bit ATX form factor: 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 ...
... x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI 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...XP 32-bit ATX form factor: 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 ...
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...enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe 2.0. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience ...and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with USB 3.0 - 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 enable accelerated performance and an ...
...enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of the current PCIe 2.0. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience ...and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with USB 3.0 - 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 enable accelerated performance and an ...
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... deliver precise CPU power on actual needs at any given time. ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for generic VRMs, and ASUS was first with a thin layer of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O shield. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 5X Protection...
... deliver precise CPU power on actual needs at any given time. ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for generic VRMs, and ASUS was first with a thin layer of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O shield. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 5X Protection...
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...3x faster, even when the PC is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB... button to avoid network congestion and long-waits on /off , in -one -step setup. 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 Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one software ...
...3x faster, even when the PC is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB... button to avoid network congestion and long-waits on /off , in -one -step setup. 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 Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one software ...
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... versions. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS UEFI BIOS...situations. Chapter 1 ESD Protect your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions...
... versions. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS UEFI BIOS...situations. Chapter 1 ESD Protect your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions...
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...UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. With DirectKey, you to the BIOS Setup program with the power supply connected. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY process to turn on your system to go to ... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your motherboard. It also allows you to update the BIOS! CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
...UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. With DirectKey, you to the BIOS Setup program with the power supply connected. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY process to turn on your system to go to ... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your motherboard. It also allows you to update the BIOS! CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
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...any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag... that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1
...any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag... that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1
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...27 2-18 2-26 2-15 2-32 2-20 2-17 2-31 2-28 2-20 2-30 2-28 2-29 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-3 MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 17. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin... CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 3. switch 8. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_1~6) 13. DirectKey button 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. EPU...
...27 2-18 2-26 2-15 2-32 2-20 2-17 2-31 2-28 2-20 2-30 2-28 2-29 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-3 MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 17. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin... CHA_FAN1/2/3/4) 3. switch 8. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_1~6) 13. DirectKey button 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. EPU...
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... TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V . . . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 - .. . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - .. We suggest that...configuration. HMDD308GU648D1B9CMEX 8GB DS FFCT 512X8DDR3 WT - - .. . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
... TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V . . . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 - .. . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - .. We suggest that...configuration. HMDD308GU648D1B9CMEX 8GB DS FFCT 512X8DDR3 WT - - .. . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel...
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.../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 A88X-PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [dark brown] (at x8 mode) 6. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may...
.../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 A88X-PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [dark brown] (at x8 mode) 6. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may...
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... - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - Onboard VGA Controller - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - Chapter ... for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 ...
... - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - Onboard VGA Controller - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - Chapter ... for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 ...
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... and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move...jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move...jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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.... MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails,...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. switch to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 This is tested. function. function. • The MemOK! switch does not...
.... MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails,...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. switch to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 This is tested. function. function. • The MemOK! switch does not...
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... switch • To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. EPU A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU switch To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is set to Enable, it can be activated after the ... as a GPU Boost switch. • The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system is powered off . • When the TPU switch is...
... switch • To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. EPU A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU switch To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is set to Enable, it can be activated after the ... as a GPU Boost switch. • The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system is powered off . • When the TPU switch is...
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... allows your system will shut down. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on button to allow your system to go to press the key during bootup. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the...
... allows your system will shut down. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on button to allow your system to go to press the key during bootup. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the...
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... operating properly. Hassle-free updating for help. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS... plug in the back I/O. 3. The Flashback function is automatically flashed using standby power. Save it in file format. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Improper installation of the...
... operating properly. Hassle-free updating for help. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS... plug in the back I/O. 3. The Flashback function is automatically flashed using standby power. Save it in file format. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Improper installation of the...
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... next page for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED provides you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Refer to locate the root...
... next page for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED provides you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Refer to locate the root...
