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    A88XM-A Motherboard
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    OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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    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 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My
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    using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package
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    to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional
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    DVD Documentation ASUS A88XM-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. A88XM-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series
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    A88XM-A specifications summary Storage AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 10 and JBOD support LAN Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Audio USB Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module
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    A88XM-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-
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    before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to
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    of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the
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    layout 1 23 4 2 5 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN SOCKET FM2+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 ( 887 KB_USBWB CHA_FAN A88XM-A PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 BATTERY SPDIF_OUT PCI1 COM USBPWF USB3_34 6 7 AMD® A88X SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR 8
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    motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors. Ensure that you use an APU designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! A88XM-A A88XM-A CPU
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    1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS A88XM-A 1-5
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    1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS A88XM-A 1-7
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    compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard
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    menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A88XM-A 1-9
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    and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ
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    PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express
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    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A88XM-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal
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    power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A88XM-A +5V +5VSB (Default) A88XM-A Keyboard and USB device wake up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU
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    Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN
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    to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS A88XM-A 1-15
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    flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 Chapter
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    may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS A88XM-A 1-17
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    mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives
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    turning off the system power. 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out A88XM-A PIN 1 A88XM-A Speaker Out Connector ASUS A88XM-A 1-19
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    panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard 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 to [HD]. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details
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    optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_34 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V A88XM-A PIN 1 A88XM-A USB3.0 Front
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    . Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 A88XM-A A88XM-A Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8™ before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Only motherboards installed with a Trinity CPU can support Windows® Vista
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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST
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    press 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 only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load
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    using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
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    drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88XM-A 0301 05/08/2013 A88XMA.CAP 8194 2013-05-08
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    load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS A88XM
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    the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If
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    BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Advanced functions Boot device ASUS
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    and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For
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    / keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. General help At the top right corner
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    items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and
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    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: ASUS A88XM-A 2-11
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    overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display
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    Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows
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    menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage
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    ] Load-line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows
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    the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. AMD
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    entering Setup, the BIOS automatically RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver
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    can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the
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    before using AMD® Dual Graphics and LucidLogix Virtu MVP technologies. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options
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    a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled . Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (
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    ] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. ASUS A88XM-A 2-21
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    If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM
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    Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual . Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis ASUS A88XM-A 2-23
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    Surge Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Logo Display [Enabled] Display the boot logo during POST. Hide the logo during POST. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you
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    default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices
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    want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select
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    Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can USB storage device. Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows you to load the additional DBX from startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays
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    that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 Chapter
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup to exit the Setup program without saving and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This
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    not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes de l'appareil. ASUS A88XM-A A-1
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    radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from
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    4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS A88XM-A A-3
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