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    A88XM-E Motherboard
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    data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to
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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 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program
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    describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the
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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-E 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-E specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series
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    A88XM-E specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD support Realtek® 8111GR PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887-VD 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis
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    BIOS features Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 7.1-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket that the ATX power supply motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR A88XM-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88XM-E Onboard LED ASUS A88XM
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    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 indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB3_12 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN TPM A88XM-E 6 8111 GR PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB3_34 AMD® A88X SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL USB34 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1
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    motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ series 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-E A88XM
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    1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS A88XM-E 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-E 1-7
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    1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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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 (2 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-E 1-9
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    settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard 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
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    - HD audio shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - shared - - - - - OnChip XHCI controller2 - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI - - shared - - - - - ASUS A88XM-E 1-11
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    not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    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 This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone ASUS A88XM-E 1-13
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    • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only
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    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 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. TPM connector
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    A88XM-E GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A88XM-E ATX Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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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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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) A88XM-E PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET A88XM up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector
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    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. • The front
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    supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A88XM-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A88XM-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard
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    contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into
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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A88XM-E 2-1
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    . Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu
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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 A88XME.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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    Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer's USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. Select the optical drive as the boot
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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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    not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
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    BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an
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    Scroll bar settings Quick note overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings loading default settings Menu items submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return
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    you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A88XM-E 2-9
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    order • Configuration 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
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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-E 2-11
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    to configure 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
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    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 you to individually set overclocking parameters. APU Frequency [XXX
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    set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting TDP [Auto] Allows you to manually set up a TDP (Thermal Design Power CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting
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    system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. DO NOT remove the thermal module when
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    the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance
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    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 PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX
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    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 better HDD compatibility, set the SATA Speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs or [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to support SATA 6.0Gb/s HDDs.
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    devices 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. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables
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    (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek
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    PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS A88XM
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    ] 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. Scroll down to display the following items: 2-22 Chapter
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    minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU 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 Upper Temperature [70] Use the
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    Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the 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 2.7.5 CPU Voltage Surge Support [Auto
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    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS A88XM-E 2-25
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    USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control,
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    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 and add-on devices for better compatibility. ASUS A88XM
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    enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM
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    set PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append KEK from file Allows lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers
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    lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB F8> when ASUS Logo appears. BIOS information
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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. ASUS A88XM-E 2-31
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    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 confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode
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    not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes de l'appareil. A88XM-E 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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    USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A88XM-E conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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A88XM-E
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