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Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... protection and short circuit damage prevention Onboard polyswitch (resettable fuse) prevents overcurrent and short-circuit damage. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their... VRM Precise power control and long-lasting stability Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are properly grounded, providing prolonged component longevity. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. equivalent to provide excellent durability and enhanced thermal capacity....
... protection and short circuit damage prevention Onboard polyswitch (resettable fuse) prevents overcurrent and short-circuit damage. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their... VRM Precise power control and long-lasting stability Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are properly grounded, providing prolonged component longevity. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. equivalent to provide excellent durability and enhanced thermal capacity....
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... thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers users ... allows you with difficult POST situations. It offers you to view all fan speeds, and provides you with ESD Guards. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to navigate UEFI BIOS than...
... thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers users ... allows you with difficult POST situations. It offers you to view all fan speeds, and provides you with ESD Guards. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to navigate UEFI BIOS than...
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... efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. Users can refer to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is designed to the table in line with one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint...
... efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. Users can refer to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7 ErP ready The motherboard is designed to the table in line with one easy step with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1
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... (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 AMD FM2+ Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. EPU switch...
... (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 AMD FM2+ Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. EPU switch...
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ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module.
ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...-9-28 1.65V . . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V . . . 2GB DS - - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS...
...-9-28 1.65V . . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V . . . 2GB DS - - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS...
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... - - - 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5V . 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5V . . 8GB DS - - - 1.5V . . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-9 DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . . Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs - 9-9-9-27 1.65V . . - 10-10-10-27 1.50V . . . - 8-9-8-24 1.65V . . - 9-9-9-24...
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...13H - - .. . Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration...- - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Transcend 8G DDR3 1333 DIMM CL9 8GB DS Transcend E207X8BO643Y - - .. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - .. . Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS SAMSUNG SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - -...
...13H - - .. . Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration...- - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. . Transcend 8G DDR3 1333 DIMM CL9 8GB DS Transcend E207X8BO643Y - - .. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - .. . Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS SAMSUNG SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - -...
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... - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. •...
... - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. •...
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...continuously. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for successful boot. A88X-PRO MemOK! switch does not function under a Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings... DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19
...continuously. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for successful boot. A88X-PRO MemOK! switch does not function under a Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings... DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19
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... again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on and you reboot your system. • ...Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. A88X-PRO DirectKey A88X-PRO DirectKey button Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with...
... again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is on and you reboot your system. • ...Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. A88X-PRO DirectKey A88X-PRO DirectKey button Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with...
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This is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is a reminder that displays the system status. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode...
This is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is a reminder that displays the system status. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode...
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... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC -
... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC -
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... 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
... 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
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BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29 EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.
BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is turned to Enable. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29 EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.
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...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88X-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND...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 panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 These USB connectors comply...
...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88X-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND...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 panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 These USB connectors comply...
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... IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND A88X-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-33 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 6. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) module...
... IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND A88X-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-33 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 6. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) module...
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... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground A88X-PRO PIN 1 HDD_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply A88X-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED...button/soft-off the system power. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard ...
... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground A88X-PRO PIN 1 HDD_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply A88X-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED...button/soft-off the system power. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard ...