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- Page 1 A88X-GAMER...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi A88X-GAMER specifications summary ............ vi Chapter1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................1-7 Expansion slots ................ -
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
APUs. ** The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). - Page 7 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Shield Award-Winning BIOS Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page)
- Page 8 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 My Favorites function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit...
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Page 9: Chapter1: Product Introduction
Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS A88X-GAMER... -
Page 10: Motherboard Layout
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A88X-GAMER 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V CHA_FAN2 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 A88X-GAMER Intel I211 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Super ® A88X PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX16_2 SUPREMEFX 64Mb 1150 BIOS... -
Page 11: Accelerated Processing Unit (Apu)
1-16 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-20 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-17 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 10 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 1-19 11. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 1-20 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-18 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-18 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This 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! A88X-GAMER A88X-GAMER CPU socket FM2+ ASUS A88X-GAMER... -
Page 12: Apu Installation
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Page 13: Apu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation
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 ASUS A88X-GAMER... - Page 14 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 15: System Memory
1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four 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 better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel A DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Channel B A88X-GAMER A88X-GAMER 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal 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. •... -
Page 16: Installing A Dimm
• 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. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker 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 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM... -
Page 17: Expansion Slots
Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. 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 assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A88X-GAMER... -
Page 18: Pci Slot
1.5.3 PCI slot The 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 x16 slot This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx1_1 shared – –... -
Page 19: Jumpers
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A88X-GAMER A88X-GAMER CLRTC Normal Clear RTC (Default) A88X-GAMER Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. -
Page 20: Connectors
Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 5 6 7 8 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status... - Page 21 Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • 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. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. 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. ASUS A88X-GAMER 1-13...
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Page 22: Internal Connectors
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. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CHA_FAN1 A88X-GAMER A88X-GAMER Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air 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 CHA Fan1/2 support the ASUS Fan Xpert2 feature. 1-14... - Page 23 +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +5 Volts A88X-GAMER +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A88X-GAMER ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin/4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 8-pin/4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin/4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
- Page 24 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 A88X-GAMER RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_8 RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN7 RSATA_TXN8 RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP7 RSATA_RXP8 A88X-GAMER SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to AHCI 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. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version. ® • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details.
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Page 25: System Panel Connector
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PANEL A88X-GAMER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- PWR_SW RESET A88X-GAMER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect 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. - Page 26 This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 A88X-GAMER HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition A88X-GAMER Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front 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. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this...
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Page 27: Usb 3.0 Connector
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_34 PIN 1 USB3+5V A88X-GAMER USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ A88X-GAMER USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS A88X-GAMER 1-19... -
Page 28: Onboard Leds
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. A88X-GAMER PIN 1 A88X-GAMER TPM Connector Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. A88X-GAMER SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off A88X-GAMER Onboard LED 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 29: Software Support
® ® ® drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package 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 the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run... - Page 30 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 31: Chapter 2: Bios Information
® ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. -
Page 32: Asus Ez Flash
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. - Page 33 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS A88X-GAMER...
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Page 34: Asus Crashfree Bios
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 BIOS file. -
Page 35: Asus Bios Updater
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. -
Page 36: Updating The Bios File
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88X-GAMER 0205 06/20/2014 A88XGMR.CAP 8194 2014-06-20 15:25:48 Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. -
Page 37: Bios Setup Program
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes by pressing F7 or from the Advanced Mode/EZ Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS A88X-GAMER... - Page 38 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 Advanced Mode or press F7.
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Page 39: Advanced Mode
Quick Note (F9) Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar MyFavorite(F3) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Language Qfan Control(F6) Hot Keys Goes back to EZ Mode Last modified settings General help Menu items Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS A88X-GAMER... -
Page 40: 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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... -
Page 41: 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-GAMER 2-11... -
Page 42: My Favorites
My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign (“+”) to save it in My Favorites screen. -
Page 43: Main Menu
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 a password, these items show Installed. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-13... -
Page 44: Administrator Password
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. -
Page 45: Ai Tweaker Menu
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. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-15... - Page 46 Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-16...
- Page 47 This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-17...
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Page 48: Dram Timing Control
2.5.6 GPU Boost [Auto] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo Mode] [Extreme Mode] [Manual Mode]. GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when the GPU Boost is set to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency. - Page 49 (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-19...
- Page 50 Reducing phase number under light 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.
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Page 51: Advanced Menu
Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] APM Master enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-21... -
Page 52: Sata Configuration
C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IOMMU [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. -
Page 53: Usb Configuration
Allows you to enable/disable individual USB ports. USB3_1/2/3/4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB 3.0 port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-23... -
Page 54: Onboard Devices Configuration
USB5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on VGA devices. -
Page 55: Serial Port Configuration
Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-25... -
Page 56: Network Stack
Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. -
Page 57: 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: 2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-27... - Page 58 2.7.2 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx C/xxxoF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.3 CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan 1/2 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).
- Page 59 Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-29...
- Page 60 2.7.6 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan control feature. The following items appears only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control feature to [Enabled] Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
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Page 61: Boot Menu
2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-31... -
Page 62: Fast Boot
Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. - Page 63 Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-33...
- Page 64 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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Page 65: Secure Boot
Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-35... - Page 66 Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer.
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Page 67: Tool Menu
<Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. -
Page 68: Asus Overclocking Profile
2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes. -
Page 69: Exit Menu
<Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-39... - Page 70 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-40...
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Page 71: Appendices
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS A88X-GAMER... -
Page 72: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
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. -
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+1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax... - Page 74 Appendices...