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...only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
...only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
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... includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings...
... includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings...
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Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and ...information Refer to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to yourself when completing a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and ...information Refer to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to yourself when completing a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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...accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking... condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
...accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking... condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
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... to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at..., and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click...
... to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A88XM-A 1-23 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at..., and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click...
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... this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS...
... this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS...
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...and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to adjust ... using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to [Manual]. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.5.4 NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the Ai ...
...and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88XM-A 2-13 APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to adjust ... using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to [Manual]. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.5.4 NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the Ai ...
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... range simultaneously. Increasing phase number under light system loading to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The reaction time will be monitored. ASUS A88XM-A 2-15 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is selected. Configuration options...
... range simultaneously. Increasing phase number under light system loading to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The reaction time will be monitored. ASUS A88XM-A 2-15 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is selected. Configuration options...
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...Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control...chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Scroll down to display the following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. If the fan is not connected to 75ºC. The values range from 0% to 100%. Select Ignore if you to set the appropriate...
...Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control...chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Scroll down to display the following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. If the fan is not connected to 75ºC. The values range from 0% to 100%. Select Ignore if you to set the appropriate...
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...adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. ASUS A88XM-A 2-23 Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 60% to adjust the lower limit of the... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, ...
...adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Q-Fan Min. ASUS A88XM-A 2-23 Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 60% to adjust the lower limit of the... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, ...