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2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 2 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88X-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A88X-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A88X-PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31

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 2

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either

HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O

module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-deﬁnition front panel audio module to this connector

to avail of the motherboard’s high-deﬁnition audio capability.

•

If you want to connect a high-deﬁnition front panel audio module to this connector, set the

Front Panel Type

item in the BIOS setup to

[HD]

; if you want to connect an AC'97 front

panel audio module to this connector, set the item to

[AC 97]

. By default, this connector

is set to [HD]. Refer to

3.5.5 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration

for details.

A88X-PRO

A88X-PRO USB2.0 connectors

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P3-

USB_P3+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P4-

USB_P4+

GND

USB34

PIN 1

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these

connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 speciﬁcation that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

A88X-PRO

A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

AGND

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition