Asus A88X PRO User Manual

ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21
Chapter 2
2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch
Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable
clock speeds.
• To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
powered off.
• When the TPU switch is set to
Enable, it can be used as a GPU Boost switch.
• The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. Refer
to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED.
• If you change the switch setting to
Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function
will be activated after the next system bootup.
• You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust
the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system
will use the last setting you have made.
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A88X-PRO TPU switch
TPU
3. EPU switch
This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function.
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A88X-PRO EPU switch
EPU
To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to
Enable
when the system is
powered off.

Asus A88X PRO Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2200, 2250, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
LAN controller	Realtek 8111GR
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
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 XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way CrossFireX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Width	- mm