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Chapter 1 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 accurate. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7

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

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Chapter 1

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 accurate.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efﬁciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efﬁcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.