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  • Page 1 A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................iv Package contents ....................... vi A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary ............vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ............1-9 System memory ..................1-10...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ® * The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual APUs.
  • Page 7 ASUS unique Extreme Stability features ASUS 5X Protection II - ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2 Phase digital power design...
  • Page 8 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information...

  • Page 9: Before You Proceed

    A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 8111H PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Super ® A88X PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX16_2 64Mb BIOS PCI2 PCI3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SPDIF_OUT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 USB34 USB56 USB78 PANEL AAFP CLRTC Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...

  • Page 10: Layout Contents

    PIN 1 • 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. APU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin APU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 11 PIN 1 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) ® SATA6G These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PWR_LED) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...
  • Page 12 • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) PANEL This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) PIN 1 This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) * Requires an ATX power supply This connector is for the system power button. •...
  • Page 13 SPDIF_OUT PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommended for single Single VGA/PCIe card VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe cards ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...

  • Page 14: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – PCIEx16_1 – – shared – – –...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connectors

    Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4.1 channel, 5.1 channel, or 7.1 channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...
  • Page 16 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1 4.1 channel 5.1 channel 7.1 channel channel Light Blue Line In Line in Line in Line in Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic in Mic in Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in the 7.1-channel audio configuration.

  • Page 17: Accelerated Processing Unit (Apu)

    Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD ® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the APU. 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! Installing the APU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB ® or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at http://support.microsoft. ® com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 1-11...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

  • Page 21: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 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: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 22: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 23 On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 BOARD: Unknown VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00)

  • Page 24: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this • motherboard.
  • Page 25 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7>...

  • Page 26: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press <F7>. Q-Fan control...

  • Page 27: Menu Bar

    Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently‑used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the Monitor...

  • Page 28: Hot Keys

    A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...

  • Page 29: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the 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 menus.

  • Page 30: Appendices

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...

  • Page 31: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 32 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 33 Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s di conformità CE. temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti. основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям...

  • Page 34: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...
  • Page 35 Appendices...
  • Page 36 ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1...
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