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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... heatsink and 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 ...
...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... heatsink and 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 ...
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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) ...64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® 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 ...
...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) ...64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® 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 ...
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... 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 component. • Before handling... to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any ...
... 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 component. • Before handling... to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any ...
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... 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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. MemOK! Front panel ... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Q_CODE 22. TPU LED 15. 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. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11...
... 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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. MemOK! Front panel ... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. Q_CODE 22. TPU LED 15. 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. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11...
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...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts A88X-PRO ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 2 ...and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted button that complies with more power-consuming devices. Direct connector (2-...
...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts A88X-PRO ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 2 ...and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted button that complies with more power-consuming devices. Direct connector (2-...
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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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Chapter 2 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35
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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Chapter 2 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35
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...supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see ...case lights up. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on...
...supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see ...case lights up. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-51 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on...
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... to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will power off or on state after an AC power loss. Hour / - Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-19 Minute / - The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the... system state was before the AC power loss. When set the RTC alarm time. Use and keys to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. Use and keys to turn on the +5VSB...
... to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will power off or on state after an AC power loss. Hour / - Chapter 3 ASUS A88X-PRO 3-19 Minute / - The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the... system state was before the AC power loss. When set the RTC alarm time. Use and keys to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. Use and keys to turn on the +5VSB...