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A88X-PRO
Motherboard
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E8702 First Edition V2 September 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii A88X-PRO specifications summary .......................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents .....................
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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-52 2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................
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Contents 4.3.4 EZ Update ....................................................................... 4-7 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost ................................................................ 4-8 4.3.6 Network iControl ............................................................. 4-9 4.3.7 USB Charger+ ............................................................... 4-10 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ........................................4-11 4.3.9 System Information ...............................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jum
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indica
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A88X-PRO specifications summary ® ® APU AMD FM2+ socket for AMD A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to 4 CPU cores ® AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support ® * The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list. ® Chipset AMD A88X FCH (Bolton-D4) Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non- ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 1866 / 1
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A88X-PRO specifications summary ® Storage / RAID AMD A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations - 2 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at the rear I/O ® LAN Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Audio ALC1150 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Optical S/PDIF Out port at the rear I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack- Retasking ® USB ASMedia USB3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the b
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A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS Exclusive Features features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS USB Charger+* - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatpipe & MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS DirectKey - ASUS Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for
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A88X-PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB switches / buttons 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x System panel connector (20-pin) 1 x CPU f
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Sup
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® ® AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics ® ® This motherboard supports AMD A-series accelerated processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerat
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1.3.2 5X Protection 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X PROTECTION. We use quality components like ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, polyswitches (resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and a corrosion-resistant back I/O shield. All examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. DIGI+ VRM Precise power control and long-lasting stability Voltage regulator mod
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Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. Ne
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ESD Protect your computer with ESD Guards. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings fo
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Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS then automatically up
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ASUS Q-Code Detailed PC status display and diagnostics The Q-Code is designed to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. Users can refer to the table in the user guide to interpret provided Q-Code. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and a
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Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
