Asus A88X PRO User Manual

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
3.2.1 EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot
key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.
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 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
SATA Information
Displays the system
properties
Advanced mode
functions
Advanced mode
menus
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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