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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A88XM-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: 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...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A88XM-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: 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...
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viii A88XM-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (...64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
viii A88XM-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (...64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
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... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A88XM-E 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A88XM-E 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
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...compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition...failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and ...
...compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition...failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and ...
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... automatically. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS A88XM-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Turn on a single...
... automatically. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS A88XM-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Turn on a single...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88XM-E 0302 02/21/2014 A88XME.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88XM-E 0302 02/21/2014 A88XME.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears...
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... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS A88XM-E 2-5 3. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and...
... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS A88XM-E 2-5 3. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and...
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... for this option only if you to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure optimum performance. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the ...POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes...
... for this option only if you to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure optimum performance. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the ...POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes...
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... Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you set to [Windows UEFI mode]. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Only on Windows® UEFI mode that you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system... optimized function when booting on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you want to launch.
... Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you set to [Windows UEFI mode]. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Only on Windows® UEFI mode that you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system... optimized function when booting on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you want to launch.
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu... installed on the selected slot. ASUS A88XM-E 2-31 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 load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number...
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu... installed on the selected slot. ASUS A88XM-E 2-31 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 load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number...