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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... can be supported with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 10 and JBOD support Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN Controller ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard Cables Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the...
... can be supported with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 10 and JBOD support Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN Controller ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard Cables Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the...
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... and immersive sound with fast response time USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+2 Phase digital power design -ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to get rid of the sensitive audio signals - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High...
... and immersive sound with fast response time USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+2 Phase digital power design -ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to get rid of the sensitive audio signals - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High...
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A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Q-Design - Featuring a friendly graphical user interface - viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DVI Port 1 x D-Sub Output port 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Q-Design - Featuring a friendly graphical user interface - viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DVI Port 1 x D-Sub Output port 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks...
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ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the 1 chassis USB3.1 _E12 LAN_USB12 ASM 1143 LANGuard AUDIO 16 CHA_FAN1 A88XM-A/USB 3.1 PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 15 14 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® Super I/O A88X 5 PCI1 64Mb BIOS CLRTC ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT COM USB3_34 USB56 USB34 ...
ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the 1 chassis USB3.1 _E12 LAN_USB12 ASM 1143 LANGuard AUDIO 16 CHA_FAN1 A88XM-A/USB 3.1 PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 15 14 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® Super I/O A88X 5 PCI1 64Mb BIOS CLRTC ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT COM USB3_34 USB56 USB34 ...
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... • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB3456) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14 PCI...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors...
... • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB3456) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14 PCI...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 These are not jumpers! DDR3 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. Do not...
... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 These are not jumpers! DDR3 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. Do not...
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... drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Connect the USB module cable to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector ... without turning off the system power. 8. 7. PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the USB connectors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3+5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND...
... drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Connect the USB module cable to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector ... without turning off the system power. 8. 7. PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the USB connectors. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. USB3+5V PIN 1 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND...
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... panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for an...
... panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for an...
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PCI slot The PCI slot supports a card such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 16. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ...
PCI slot The PCI slot supports a card such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 16. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ...
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...) port. Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-7 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink).
...) port. Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-7 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink).
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...can not be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We...This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. USB 2.0 ports These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output ...
...can not be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We...This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. USB 2.0 ports These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output ...
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The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-9
The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-9
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Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-11
Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-11
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... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the...). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A88XM-A/USB3.1 version: 0202 Release Date: 01/29/2016 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1
... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the...). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A88XM-A/USB3.1 version: 0202 Release Date: 01/29/2016 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1
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... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or ...8209;based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...
... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or ...8209;based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...
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...recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. The screen captures used in your... that your USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3...
...recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. The screen captures used in your... that your USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3...
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... Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2015/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: A88XM-A/USB3.1 VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 01/29/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN.... 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer. Press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Booting the system in DOS environment...
... Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2015/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: A88XM-A/USB3.1 VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 01/29/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN.... 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer. Press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Booting the system in DOS environment...
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... screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on your data or system. See section 1.2.1 ...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to ...
... screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on your data or system. See section 1.2.1 ...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to ...