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.... ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website...DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
.... ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 The contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website...DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... a DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download...devices for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that ...are for the BIOS file. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
... a DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download...devices for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that ...are for the BIOS file. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
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...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. •...
...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. •...
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... the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Advanced functions Boot device ASUS Optimal mode mode priority Advanced mode menus Normal mode Selects the boot priority Loads optimized default device Displays the system properties • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you... Mode or press F7. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. ASUS A88XM-A 2-7 Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode ...
... the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Advanced functions Boot device ASUS Optimal mode mode priority Advanced mode menus Normal mode Selects the boot priority Loads optimized default device Displays the system properties • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you... Mode or press F7. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. ASUS A88XM-A 2-7 Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for experienced end-users to the system. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode ...
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... and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For ...functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Submenu items A greater than...
... and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For ...functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Submenu items A greater than...
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...corner of the menu screen are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A88XM-A 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the activities that you can change the value .... You cannot select an item that item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that is not user-configurable. Quick Note button This button allows you can easily save and ...
...corner of the menu screen are items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A88XM-A 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the activities that you can change the value .... You cannot select an item that item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that is not user-configurable. Quick Note button This button allows you can easily save and ...
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Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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...very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to become unstable! Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ... keys to adjust the NB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to enable ...
...very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Use the and keys to become unstable! Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ... keys to adjust the NB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to enable ...
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Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G] 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables ... Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS A88XM-A 2-19 And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. The following two items appear only when you set the previous item...
Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G] 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables ... Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS A88XM-A 2-19 And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. The following two items appear only when you set the previous item...
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... user to adjust the time. - Second Allows you set the RTC alarm time. ASUS A88XM-A 2-21 Minute / - Use and keys to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to [Enabled...
... user to adjust the time. - Second Allows you set the RTC alarm time. ASUS A88XM-A 2-21 Minute / - Use and keys to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to [Enabled...
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... control parameters. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Fan Speed Low Limit... the CPU temperature. The following items: 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The values range from...
... control parameters. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Fan Speed Low Limit... the CPU temperature. The following items: 2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The values range from...
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... Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Max. ASUS A88XM-A 2-23 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only ... CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [...
... Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Max. ASUS A88XM-A 2-23 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only ... CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Auto] This item allows you to display the following items: 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Auto] This item allows you to display the following items: 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
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... 2™ feature. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to normal boot. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be ... AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Logo Display [Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS ...
... 2™ feature. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to normal boot. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be ... AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Logo Display [Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS ...
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... time during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. This feature will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to fully support the Windows® Security Update and...devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to display during Normal Boot. This item allows you to easily enter the BIOS setup. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting ...
... time during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. This feature will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to fully support the Windows® Security Update and...devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to display during Normal Boot. This item allows you to easily enter the BIOS setup. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting ...
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...-based authenticated variable. 2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS A88XM-A 2-29 DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that more db's ...the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. The DBX file must be formatted as a ... in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
...-based authenticated variable. 2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS A88XM-A 2-29 DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that more db's ...the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. The DBX file must be formatted as a ... in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
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... memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS...BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press [Enter] to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash.
... memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS...BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press [Enter] to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash.