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A88XM-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-... 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, Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit, Windows® Vista / Vista 64-bit, Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX...
A88XM-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-... 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, Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit, Windows® Vista / Vista 64-bit, Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX...
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...expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, ...if any. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the...
...expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, ...if any. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the...
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...These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS A88XM-A 1-15 Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-.... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to...
...These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS A88XM-A 1-15 Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-.... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to...
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...bit Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8™ before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Only motherboards installed with a Trinity CPU can support Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® Vista. 1.8.2 Support DVD...Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
...bit Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8™ before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Only motherboards installed with a Trinity CPU can support Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® Vista. 1.8.2 Support DVD...Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
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... 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). ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 To launch...
... 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). ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 To launch...
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...Type is installed to the corresponding SATA port. 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 SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank ... [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] ASUS A88XM-A 2-17 CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set to [AHCI].
...Type is installed to the corresponding SATA port. 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 SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank ... [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] ASUS A88XM-A 2-17 CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set to [AHCI].
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... 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. If SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled...
... 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. If SATA ports 5, 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen]. Select to go back to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot...the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will be detected. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen]. Select to go back to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot...the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will be detected. ASUS A88XM-A 2-25 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest...
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...] 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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
...] 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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
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...[UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you want to manage the Secure Boot keys. Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. ASUS A88XM-A ...OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® UEFI mode that you to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you set...
...[UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you want to manage the Secure Boot keys. Only on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. ASUS A88XM-A ...OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® UEFI mode that you to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you set...
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... the default Secure Boot keys. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer.
... the default Secure Boot keys. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer.