Asus A88XM-A/USB 3.1 driver and firmware
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A88XM-A/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...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 3
... guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-A/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 contact...
A88XM-A/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...
A88XM-A/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...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 6
... package for the following items.
Motherboard
ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard
Cables Accessories
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD
Support DVD
Documentation
User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Expansion slots Storage LAN USB
AMD® Socket FM2+ for...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 8
...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 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 ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 9
...(8.2in)
KBMS HDMI
ATX12V
DIGI +VRM
CPU_FAN
SOCKET FM2+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
EATXPWR
23.6cm(9.3in)
DVI VGA
Place this
USB3_12
side towards the rear of the
1
chassis
USB3.1 _E12
LAN_USB12
ASM 1143
LANGuard
AUDIO
16
CHA_FAN1
A88XM-A/USB 3.1
PCIEX16...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 10
...10-1 pin USB3456) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 11. Serial Port Connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14 PCI slot 15 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
Page 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-6
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 11
... DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.
5. AMD® A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 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...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 12
... is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of this 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.
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+
GND
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
1-4
Chapter...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 13
... set to [HD].
HD-audio-compliant
Legacy AC'97
pin definition
compliant definition
13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
SPDIF_OUT
ASUS A88XM-A/USB...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 14
... Express 2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 network card, SCSI cards, or other card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
16. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCI1 LAN HD AUDIO SATA XHCI1 XHCI2 EHCI1/2/3 OHCI...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 16
...USB) ports are for USB 3.1 devices.
9. 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...
A88XM-A/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 A88XM-A/USB 3.1
1-9
A88XM-A/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...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 19
Installing a DIMM 1
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B A
A
ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1
1-11
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 21
... 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware
Model Name: A88XM-A/USB3.1 version: 0202 Release Date: 01/29/2016
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-A/USB 3.1
2-1
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 22
... 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...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 23
... file 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 A88XMA31.CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system...
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Users manual English - Page 25
... 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...