Asus A88X-PLUS User Manual

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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.6.3 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
USB Device Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
USB Single Port Control
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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
2.6.4 NB Conguration
IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on VGA
devices. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD
®
Dual Graphics
technology.

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

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Operation Safety

A88X-PLUS Specifications Summary

APU

Details on the Accelerated Processing Unit socket and supported processors.

Chipset

Memory

Specifications regarding DDR3 DIMM sockets and memory configurations.

Graphics

Details on integrated graphics capabilities and multi-VGA output support.

LAN

Storage

Audio

USB

ASUS Unique Features

Overview of proprietary ASUS technologies enhancing motherboard performance and durability.

Back Panel I/O Ports

List and location of all external connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal I/O Connectors/Buttons/Switches

Identification of internal connectors, headers, and onboard buttons.

BIOS Features

Product Introduction

Before You Proceed

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Layout

Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

Information about the FM2+ socket and APU compatibility.

System Memory

Details on DDR3 DIMM sockets, installation, and memory configurations.

Expansion Slots

Instructions for installing and configuring expansion cards in PCI and PCI Express slots.

Jumpers

Connectors

Information on various motherboard connectors, including rear and internal.

Onboard Switches

Onboard LEDs

Software Support

BIOS Information

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Guide to saving, updating, and managing BIOS versions using ASUS utilities.

EZ Update

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

ASUS BIOS Updater

BIOS Setup Program

Instructions on entering and navigating the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

My Favorites

Main Menu

Ai Tweaker Menu

Menu for configuring overclocking-related items and system performance.

Advanced Menu

Settings for configuring CPU-related information and other system devices.

Monitor Menu

Displays system temperature/power status and allows fan setting adjustments.

Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot sequence and related settings.

Tools Menu

Exit Menu