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... to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are included in writing by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only...
... to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are included in writing by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi 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 ... 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 A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi 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 ... 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 A-3 iii
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...-channel memory architecture • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can support PCIe 3.0. (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920x1200@60Hz - resolution of 3GB ...4 cores AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support • The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi A88XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to http...
...-channel memory architecture • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can support PCIe 3.0. (continued on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920x1200@60Hz - resolution of 3GB ...4 cores AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support • The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi A88XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to http...
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...-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS AI Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - A88XM-A specifications summary Storage AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID...
...-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS AI Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - A88XM-A specifications summary Storage AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID...
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viii 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-Sub ..., 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 form factor: 9.3 in x 8.2 in (23.6 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
viii 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-Sub ..., 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 form factor: 9.3 in x 8.2 in (23.6 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
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...- - - - - - ASUS A88XM-A 1-11 HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - 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 ... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 -...
...- - - - - - ASUS A88XM-A 1-11 HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - 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 ... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 -...
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...PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS A88XM-A 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The plugs from the power supply... with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you... is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W.
...PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS A88XM-A 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The plugs from the power supply... with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you... is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W.
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...installed USB 3.0 module, you to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V A88XM-A PIN 1 A88XM-A USB3.0 Front panel connector You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system ...connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS A88XM-A 1-21 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the...
...installed USB 3.0 module, you to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V A88XM-A PIN 1 A88XM-A USB3.0 Front panel connector You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system ...connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS A88XM-A 1-21 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the...
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... configuring options for special 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. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...
... configuring options for special 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. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...
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... thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides...increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Increasing phase number under light system loading to CPU loading. ASUS A88XM-A 2-15 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High),...
... thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides...increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. Increasing phase number under light system loading to CPU loading. ASUS A88XM-A 2-15 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High),...