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... fix it by yourself. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your area. Operation safety...
... fix it by yourself. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your area. Operation safety...
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... ASUS A88XM-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920x1600@60Hz - resolution of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of 2G - Maximum shared memory of 1920x1200@60Hz - A88XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support...
... ASUS A88XM-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920x1600@60Hz - resolution of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of 2G - Maximum shared memory of 1920x1200@60Hz - A88XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support...
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... 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 1 x COM header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
... 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 1 x COM header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
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... assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In...
... assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In...
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...- ASUS A88XM-A 1-11 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - shared - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared...
...- ASUS A88XM-A 1-11 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - shared - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared...
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... USB port; ASUS A88XM-A 1-13 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up 3. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 2. USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up (3-pin USBPWF) Set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using...
... USB port; ASUS A88XM-A 1-13 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up 3. Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 2. USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up (3-pin USBPWF) Set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using...
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... USB 2.0. ASUS A88XM-A 1-21 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88XM-A PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A88XM-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specification...
... USB 2.0. ASUS A88XM-A 1-21 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88XM-A PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A88XM-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specification...
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... / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8™ before installing the drivers for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
... / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8™ before installing the drivers for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
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... 3 main menu bar. ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
... 3 main menu bar. ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
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... BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch...
... BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in NTFS format. 3. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. NTFS is an auto recovery...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in NTFS format. 3. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. NTFS is an auto recovery...
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... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88XM-A 0301 05/08/2013 A88XMA.CAP 8194...
... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88XM-A 0301 05/08/2013 A88XMA.CAP 8194...
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... 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. 2.5.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3...
... 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. 2.5.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3...
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... change the number of [AHCI] to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. If SATA...
... change the number of [AHCI] to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. If SATA...
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...SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. SATA Port 5 - If detected, the USB controller legacy mode...
...SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. SATA Port 5 - If detected, the USB controller legacy mode...
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... supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Force]. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. ASUS A88XM-A 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto...
... supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Force]. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. ASUS A88XM-A 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto...
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... user-configurable with set values. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; WOL (include AC Power Loss) [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Wake On LAN after a power failure (G3 state). [Enabled...
... user-configurable with set values. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; WOL (include AC Power Loss) [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Wake On LAN after a power failure (G3 state). [Enabled...
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... AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Logo Display [Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to adjust the boot logo size. ASUS A88XM...
... AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Logo Display [Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to adjust the boot logo size. ASUS A88XM...
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... Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this item is set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Post...
... Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Disables this item is set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Post...
