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...A88XM-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup... program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-21 2.8 Boot menu 2-24 2.9 Tools menu 2-30 2.10 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information ...
...A88XM-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup... program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-21 2.8 Boot menu 2-24 2.9 Tools menu 2-30 2.10 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information ...
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... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and...
... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and...
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...
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... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. A88XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Jumpers 1.
... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. A88XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88XM-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Jumpers 1.
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... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...
... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...
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...hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the BIOS file ... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. This utility also allows you to copy the...
...hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the BIOS file ... rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A88XM-A 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. This utility also allows you to copy the...
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...• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to guide you to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen...for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility...
...• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to guide you to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen...for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility...
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...the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for details. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS A88XM-A 2-7 Refer to the system. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/...5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, ...
...the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for details. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS A88XM-A 2-7 Refer to the system. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/...5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, ...
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...change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to enter notes of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu... the other items on the screen. Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is a brief description of the menu screen is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A88XM-A 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears...
...change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to enter notes of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu... the other items on the screen. Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is a brief description of the menu screen is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A88XM-A 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears...
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... of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. The Main menu provides you to choose the BIOS...
... of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. The Main menu provides you to choose the BIOS...
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... administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Enter Current Password box, key ...on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. ASUS A88XM-A 2-11 To set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, ...
... administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Enter Current Password box, key ...on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. ASUS A88XM-A 2-11 To set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, ...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] ASUS A88XM-A 2-17 CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to show Not Present if no SATA device...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 working Compute Unit on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Port 6 [AHCI] This item only...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] ASUS A88XM-A 2-17 CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to show Not Present if no SATA device...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 working Compute Unit on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Port 6 [AHCI] This item only...
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... items in this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to enable/disable individual USB ports...
... items in this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to enable/disable individual USB ports...
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...] Select any circumstances. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available until OS boot...Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be available during POST. Hide the logo during POST. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack...
...] Select any circumstances. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available until OS boot...Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be available during POST. Hide the logo during POST. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack...
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...] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to easily enter the BIOS setup. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for... [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully ...
...] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to easily enter the BIOS setup. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for... [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully ...
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... 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. Label Allows you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the ...allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved ...
... 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. Label Allows you to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the ...allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved ...
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... When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from filesystem device This option allows you to load the... devices that have a filesystem. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. ASUS A88XM-A 2-31 Select Yes to save or discard your changes. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to ...
... When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from filesystem device This option allows you to load the... devices that have a filesystem. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. ASUS A88XM-A 2-31 Select Yes to save or discard your changes. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to ...