Asus A88X-PLUS User Manual

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-7
• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
• The
Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the
system.
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the
changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or
enters the Advanced Mode
Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU
Voltage output, DRAM information and
CPU/Chassis fan speed
Power
Saving mode
Normal mode
ASUS Optimal mode
Loads optimized default
Boot device
priority
Selects the boot device
priority
Displays the system
properties
Advanced mode
functions
Advanced mode
menus
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.

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