Asus A88X-PLUS User Manual

ASUS A88X-PLUS
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1.11 Software support
1.11.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP / Windows
®
7 / 64-bit Windows
®
7 / Windows
®
8 / 64-bit Windows
®
8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
7 /
64-bit Windows
®
7 / Windows
®
8 / 64-bit Windows
®
8™ before installing the drivers for
better compatibility and system stability.
1.11.2 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, Make Disk, Manual,
Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.

Asus A88X-PLUS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 2133, 2200, 2250, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA connectors	8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
RAID levels	1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
LAN controller	Realtek 8111G
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD A88X
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	226 mm
Width	305 mm