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... 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 Intelligent Processors 4 4-5 4.3.3 Ai Charger 4-6 iv
... 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 Intelligent Processors 4 4-5 4.3.3 Ai Charger 4-6 iv
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...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 ...RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports D-Sub 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 CPU up to 4096x2160 resolution display via HDMI port. 2 x ...
...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 ...RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports D-Sub 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 CPU up to 4096x2160 resolution display via HDMI port. 2 x ...
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... leading digital 6+2 phase power design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - 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 mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization - The tuning key perfectly consolidates...
... leading digital 6+2 phase power design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - 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 mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization - The tuning key perfectly consolidates...
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...PCI Express bus standard with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics. 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 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It ...16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in one small, energy-efficient design to them. * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe3.0. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series ...
...PCI Express bus standard with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics. 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 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It ...16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in one small, energy-efficient design to them. * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe3.0. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series ...
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A88X-PRO A88X-PRO CPU socket FM2+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and Athlon Series Accelerated processors.
A88X-PRO A88X-PRO CPU socket FM2+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and Athlon Series Accelerated processors.
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... Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. DRAM VREFCA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.8000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.500V with a 0.005V interval. •...
... Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. DRAM VREFCA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.8000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.500V with a 0.005V interval. •...
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...disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller ...Set this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of...
...disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller ...Set this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of...
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Click to their optimal settings. Select an advanced power saving mode Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-5 4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these five utilities in one interface: 4-Way Optimization, TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Energy Processing Unit (EPU), DIGI+ Power Control, and Fan Xpert 2. 4-Way Optimization The 4-Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU, EPU, DIGI + Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to auto-detect the best settings based on actual usage DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process.
Click to their optimal settings. Select an advanced power saving mode Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-5 4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these five utilities in one interface: 4-Way Optimization, TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Energy Processing Unit (EPU), DIGI+ Power Control, and Fan Xpert 2. 4-Way Optimization The 4-Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU, EPU, DIGI + Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to auto-detect the best settings based on actual usage DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process.
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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. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click the MB tab to view the processor's information. 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. Launching System Information To launch System Information, click or tap on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click the MB tab to view the processor's information. 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. Launching System Information To launch System Information, click or tap on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.