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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 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 ...
Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 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 ...
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... 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 driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-21 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 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 driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-21 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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...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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Refer to the following parts: •... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple AMD® ...
...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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Refer to the following parts: •... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to install and configure multiple AMD® ...
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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS MemOK! - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-Code Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS MemOK! - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-Code Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
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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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...a cooler and quieter computing environment. It offers you with more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the ...ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all your computer with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to view all fan speeds, and provides you to the computer. ASUS A88X-PRO...
...a cooler and quieter computing environment. It offers you with more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the ...ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all your computer with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to view all fan speeds, and provides you to the computer. ASUS A88X-PRO...
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... With DirectKey, you to press the key during bootup. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. All of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY ... regularly check for the ultimate convenience! With its new complementary Windows® application, users can enter the BIOS anytime without requiring further interaction. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of Q-Slot, Q-Shield ...
... With DirectKey, you to press the key during bootup. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. All of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is deisnged to speed and simplify the DIY ... regularly check for the ultimate convenience! With its new complementary Windows® application, users can enter the BIOS anytime without requiring further interaction. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of Q-Slot, Q-Shield ...
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...DVI_VGA ASM1445 ES6_78 _U3_E12 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO RTL 8111GR ASM 1042A CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 477D A88X-PRO Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 SOCKET FM2+ MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 9 2 CHA_FAN4 BIOS_FLBK 10 FLBK_LED... 11 AMD® A88X 12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 ALC 1150 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 CHA_FAN2 COM Q_CODE USB910 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN3 USB78 TPU_LED TPU DirectKey CLRTC USB56 USB34 DRCT PANEL SB_PWR 2 13 14 15 24...
...DVI_VGA ASM1445 ES6_78 _U3_E12 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO RTL 8111GR ASM 1042A CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 477D A88X-PRO Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 SOCKET FM2+ MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 9 2 CHA_FAN4 BIOS_FLBK 10 FLBK_LED... 11 AMD® A88X 12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 ALC 1150 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 CHA_FAN2 COM Q_CODE USB910 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN3 USB78 TPU_LED TPU DirectKey CLRTC USB56 USB34 DRCT PANEL SB_PWR 2 13 14 15 24...
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... button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 20. EPU switch (EPU) 5. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin ... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-31 2-29 2-4 2-17 2-26 2-5 2-16 2-20 2-30 2-19 2-26 2-27 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
... button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 20. EPU switch (EPU) 5. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin ... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-31 2-29 2-4 2-17 2-26 2-5 2-16 2-20 2-30 2-19 2-26 2-27 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
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... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the... onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system...
... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the... onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. A88X-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system...
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.... • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 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 its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones ...
.... • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 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 its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones ...
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... setting is turned to Enable, it can be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 3. EPU A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU switch To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is set to Enable. Refer to Enable when the system... you to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. EPU switch This switch allows you change the switch setting to enable or disable...
... setting is turned to Enable, it can be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. 3. EPU A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU switch To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is set to Enable. Refer to Enable when the system... you to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. EPU switch This switch allows you change the switch setting to enable or disable...
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...off your system using the power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. ...Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ...
...off your system using the power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. ...Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ...
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...BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. com). BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to flash (on the third second). 4. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS... FLBK button 1. Save it in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Press the USB BIOS ...
...BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. com). BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to flash (on the third second). 4. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS... FLBK button 1. Save it in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Press the USB BIOS ...
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4. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29
4. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29
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...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A88X-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk ... Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the OnChip SATA Type item in the motherboard support...
...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A88X-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk ... Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the OnChip SATA Type item in the motherboard support...
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... AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A88X-PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front...in the BIOS setup to [AC 97]. Refer to [HD]. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34) These connectors are for details. Doing so will damage the motherboard! By default, this connector, set to 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 ...
... AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A88X-PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front...in the BIOS setup to [AC 97]. Refer to [HD]. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34) These connectors are for details. Doing so will damage the motherboard! By default, this connector, set to 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 ...
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Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. 5. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ External SATA 6.0Gb/s ports DVI-D port DisplayPort HDMI port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: ...8226; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 4. AMD USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 8. 3. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter...
Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. 5. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ External SATA 6.0Gb/s ports DVI-D port DisplayPort HDMI port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: ...8226; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 4. AMD USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 8. 3. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter...
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... hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...
... hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up . Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...
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.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on to restart the system. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 See section 3.9... Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus and select from...
.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on to restart the system. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-1 See section 3.9... Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus and select from...