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A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional 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...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 3
... this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1
1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9
1.4 System memory 1-10
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5
2.3 Exit menu...2-10
Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 4
... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 5
... 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 documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 6
... package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables
ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD Documentation
Support CD User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 specifications summary
APU Chipset Memory
Graphics
Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots
FM2+ socket for...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 8
... panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 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 Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 9
... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR
SOCKET FM2+
DVI VGA
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis
USB3.1 _E12
1
30.5cm(12.0in)
LAN_USB3_34
ASM 1143
LANGuard
AUDIO
CHA_FAN1
USB3_12
15
5
PCIEX1_1
RTL 8111H
14
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1
PCIEX16_1
13
Super I/O
PCI1
15
PCIEX1_2
BATTERY
AMD® A88X
14 13
PCIEX16_2
SATA6G_7 SATA6G_8
PCI2
64Mb BIOS
ALC
887...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 10
... USB3_12) 6. AMD® A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~8) 7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34/56/78) 9. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial Port Connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. PCI slots 14 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 15 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
Page...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 11
...; A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
SATA6G
GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN
GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP
GND
7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 12
... USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
USB34
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+
GND
9. Clear RTC RAM...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 13
...comply with the PCI specifications.
14. 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.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 2.0 x16_2
x16 (Recommended for single VGA card)
N/A
x16
x4
ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1
1-5
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 14
...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 PCIEx16_1 PCIEx1_2 PCIEx16_2 ASM1143
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C
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Realtek LAN controller...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 16
... audio configuration.
10. USB 3.0 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting.
• USB...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 17
... 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... damaging the APU!
Installing the APU
1
2
3
4
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
1-9
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 18
... 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, the actual usable memory for the OS can be...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 19
Installing a DIMM 1
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B A
A
ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1
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A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 20
... into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Click 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).
2-1
ASUS A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 21
... 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 to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 22
...the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings...
A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 24
... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...