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... 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 in Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... 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 in Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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... 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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 4...ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii 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 ...
... 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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 4...ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii 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 ...
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... 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 Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... 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 Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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... port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • USB 3.0 devices can be used as data storage only. • The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. ... USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 8. 3. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. 2.
... port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • USB 3.0 devices can be used as data storage only. • The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. ... USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 8. 3. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. 2.
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. IOMMU [Disabled] Set this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Port 6 [AHCI... to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving.
... [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. IOMMU [Disabled] Set this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Port 6 [AHCI... to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving.
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... USB ports with initialization of a minimal set Fast Boot to boot from the next device. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [...Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to boot from the Network Stack Driver. PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Enabled] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available until OS bootup for ...
... USB ports with initialization of a minimal set Fast Boot to boot from the next device. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [...Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to boot from the Network Stack Driver. PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Enabled] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available until OS bootup for ...
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...Launch CSM to protect the system from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This option allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Configuration...Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpRom first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST....
...Launch CSM to protect the system from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This option allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Configuration...Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpRom first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST....
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...you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The KEK file must be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-29 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (...database (dbx). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete the KEK Allows you ...
...you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The KEK file must be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-29 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (...database (dbx). DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete the KEK Allows you ...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to select a... Service Provider). Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.10.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to select a... Service Provider). Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.10.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS...
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... 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you...motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu ...
... 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you...motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 4-1 Click an item to install The Make Disk menu ...
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... 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 logo that will display during POST. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap...
... 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 logo that will display during POST. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS ASUS A88X-PRO 4-7 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap...
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... the highest priority EZ Profile screen Click to select a network profile Click to set the bandwidth priority for your network programs to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN. 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that... on the top-right corner of the menu, then click Network iControl on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. • Ensure to avoid network congestions ASUS A88X-PRO 4-9 Chapter 4
... the highest priority EZ Profile screen Click to select a network profile Click to set the bandwidth priority for your network programs to install the LAN drivers before using this utility. • Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN. 4.3.6 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that... on the top-right corner of the menu, then click Network iControl on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. • Ensure to avoid network congestions ASUS A88X-PRO 4-9 Chapter 4
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... ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS A88X-PRO 4-15
... ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS A88X-PRO 4-15
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...disk. The Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both...Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 / 8 / 64-bit 8 operating systems (OS) . • Due to Windows® XP limitations, a RAID array with the AMD® A88X chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
...disk. The Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both...Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 / 8 / 64-bit 8 operating systems (OS) . • Due to Windows® XP limitations, a RAID array with the AMD® A88X chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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...disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-21 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating ... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows® XP limitation. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
...disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-21 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating ... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows® XP limitation. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
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... During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID...When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third- Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you to select the installation ...
... During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID...When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third- Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you to select the installation ...
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... Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Vista, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your...
... Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Vista, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your...
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....amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Ensure that came ...driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. ASUS A88X-PRO...
....amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows environment. Ensure that came ...driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. ASUS A88X-PRO...
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....EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Graphics Driver to finish the installation. 3. Restart your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled on ...that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support AMD Dual Graphics. Follow the onscreen instructions to install it. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to load automatically. To set IGFX Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. 3. Go to ...
....EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Graphics Driver to finish the installation. 3. Restart your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled on ...that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support AMD Dual Graphics. Follow the onscreen instructions to install it. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to load automatically. To set IGFX Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. 3. Go to ...