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A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Exclusive 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 EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-Code Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.005V increment - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5 Audio jacks (Line In, Front Speaker Out, Mic in, Center/ Subwoofer, Rear Speaker Out) (continued on the next page) xi

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
A88X-PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 5X Protection	15
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	16
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions	17
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	17
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	24
2.2.3 System memory	25
2.2.4 Expansion slots	36
2.2.5 Jumper	38
2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons	39
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	43
2.2.8 Internal connectors	50
2.3 Building your computer system	56
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	56
2.3.2 APU installation	57
2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	58
2.3.4 DIMM installation	60
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	61
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	63
2.3.7 SATA device connection	64
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	65
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	66
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	67
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	69
2.4 Starting up for the first time	71
2.5 Turning off the computer	71
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	72
3.1 Knowing BIOS	72
3.2 BIOS setup program	72
3.2.1 EZ Mode	73
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	74
3.3 Main menu	76
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	78
3.5 Advanced menu	84
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	85
3.5.2 SATA Configuration	86
3.5.3 USB Configuration	87
3.5.4 NB Configuration	87
3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	88
3.5.6 APM	90
3.5.7 Network Stack	91
3.6 Monitor menu	92
3.7 Boot menu	96
3.8 Tools menu	102
3.9 Exit menu	104
3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS	105
Chapter 4: Software support	110
4.1 Installing an operating system	110
4.2 Support DVD information	110
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	110
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	111
4.3 Software information	112
4.3.1 AI Suite 3	112
4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4	114
4.3.3 Ai Charger+	115
4.3.4 EZ Update	116
4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost	117
4.3.6 Network iControl	118
4.3.7 USB Charger+	119
4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	120
4.3.9 System Information	122
4.3.10 Audio configurations	124
4.4 RAID configurations	125
4.4.1 RAID definitions	125
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	126
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	126
4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	127
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	130
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	130
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	130
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	131
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	132
5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	132
5.1.1 Requirements	132
5.1.2 Before you begin	132
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	133
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	134
5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	134
5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology	136
5.2.1 System requirements	136
5.2.2 Before you proceed	136
5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics Driver	136
5.2.4 Using the AMD® VISION Engine Control Center	137
Appendices	138
Notices	138