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A88XM-A/USB 3.1
Motherboard
E11336
First Edition
February 2016
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide.......................................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary.............................................................. |
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Chapter 1 |
Product introduction |
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Before you proceed...................................................................................... |
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Motherboard overview.................................................................................. |
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Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)............................................................ |
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System memory.......................................................................................... |
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Chapter 2 |
BIOS information |
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Managing and updating your BIOS |
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BIOS setup program..................................................................................... |
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Exit menu |
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Appendices |
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
•Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. |
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text |
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Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
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Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign |
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables |
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Accessories |
1 x I/O Shield |
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Application DVD |
Support DVD |
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Documentation |
User Guide |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
AMD® Socket FM2+ for A- series / Athlon™Series Processors Supports CPU up to 4 cores
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support*
*The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types.
**Refer to www.asus.com for AMD® APU support list.
AMD® A88X FCH
4 x DDR3 DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333
MHz, non-ECC un-buffered memory Dual Channel memory architecture
*The Max. 64 GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
**Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
***Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
****Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
1x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
* Only FM2+ APU can support PCIe 3.0.
AMD® A88X FCH:
6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors(Grey) with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID
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USB |
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.1 |
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-2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports at back panel,teal blue) |
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AMD® A88X FCH :
-4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board,blue)
-6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel,4 ports at mid-board)
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A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary
Audio |
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
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- LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous |
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illuminated audio trace path. |
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- Audio shielding - Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly |
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reduced multi-lateral interference |
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- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels |
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to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals |
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- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and |
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immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity |
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- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking |
ASUS unique |
Extreme Stability |
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ASUS 5X Protection II |
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- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and |
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static-electricity discharges! |
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- ASUS ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection |
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- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+2 Phase digital power design |
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-ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent |
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protection |
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- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater |
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durability |
Superb Performance
ASUS EPU
- EPU
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
USB 3.1 Boost
- Featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission
Gaming Scenario
Audio Features
-Audio that roars on the battlefield
Media Streamer
-Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go!
-Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system
ASUS Exclusive Features:
-ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
-ASUS Anti Surge
-ASUS AI Charger
-ASUS AI Suite 3
EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
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A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary
ASUS unique features
Back Panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features
Support DVD
Operating System
Support
Form factor
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
-Featuring a friendly graphical user interface
-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
-ASUS EZ Flash 2
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DVI Port
1 x D-Sub Output port
2 x USB 3.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Internal Speaker connector
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x High Definition front panel audio connector
1 x COM Header
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows® 7 (64-bit)
Windows® XP
mATX form factor: 9.3 in x 8.2 in (23.6 cm x 20.8 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Product introduction |
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1.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2Motherboard overview
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
KBMS
HDMI
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VGA |
USB3_12
USB3.1
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LAN_USB12
AUDIO
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SOCKET FM2+ |
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LANGuard |
CHA_FAN1 |
DDR3 DIMM A1 (64bit, 240-pin |
DDR3 DIMM A2 (64bit, 240-pin |
DDR3 DIMM B1 (64bit, 240-pin |
DDR3 DIMM B2 (64bit, 240-pin |
EATXPWR |
23.6cm(9.3in) |
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PCIEX1_1
SPDIF_OUT
COM
AAFP
BATTERY
AMD®
A88X
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CLRTC
USB3_34 USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
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Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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1.2.1Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED |
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) |
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) |
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AMD® FM2+ APU socket |
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DDR3 DIMM slots |
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AMD® A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) |
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Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) |
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) |
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB3456) |
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) |
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) |
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Serial Port Connector (10-1 pin COM) |
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) |
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PCI slot |
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PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot |
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PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot |
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1.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
•We recommend that you use an EATX 12V Specification 2.0 compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs.
•DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
•We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
•If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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+5 Volts |
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V Standby |
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GND |
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GND |
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GND |
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-12 Volts |
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
2.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
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CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND |
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CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND |
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3.AMD® FM2+ APU socket
This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors.
For more details, refer to Accelerated Processing Unit (APU).
4.DDR3 DIMM slots
Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.
5.AMD® A88X SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)
These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode
Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
SATA6G
GND
RSATA_TXP
RSATA_TXN
GND
RSATA_RXN
RSATA_RXP
GND
6.Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER
The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
PIN 1
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