Asus A88X-PLUS Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardA88X-PLUS

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionA88X-PLUSPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutA88X-PLUSPCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_1

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-31.2.4 Layout contentsA88X-PLUSA88X-PLUS CPU socket FM2+1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with a FM2+ sock

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 APU installation1432

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-51253 41.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you in

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionTo uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-71.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may inst

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard wa

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-91.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the exp

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wit

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-111.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

iiE8563First EditionAugust 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors311 10212114134 5 6 7891. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-139. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Internal connectors1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cabl

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-153. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-174. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.A88X-PLUSPIN 1* Requires an ATX

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the mother

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-197. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction1. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-21SB_PWRONStandby PowerPowered OffOFFA88X-PLUSA88X-PLUS Onboard LED2. GPU Boost switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guide ...

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction2. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-231.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 /

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-1BIOS information22.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.Befor

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBooting the system to a DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the U

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

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 w

ivSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationMenu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My Favorites For saving the frequently-used syst

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-9Pop-up windowSelect a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.Scrol

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAdding items to My FavoritesTo add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:1. Use the arrow keys to select an item

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-112.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you a

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information3. Conrm the password when prompted.To change an administrator password:1. Select the Administrator Password item a

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-132.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the settin

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationTarget CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM speed.2.

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-152.5.6 GPU Boost [Auto]Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Congu

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 1.70V with a 0.005V inte

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-17CPU/NB Current Capability [100%]This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total po

vWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-19Bank Interleaving [Enabled]Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Channel Inte

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationS.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system.

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-21Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video]Selects the primary display device. Conguration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video]Int

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.6 APMDeep S4 [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. The system in deep S4 state c

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-232.6.7 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-25Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Auto]This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Conguration option

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-272.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.The following

vi(continued on the next page)Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS A88X-PLUS motherboardCables 2 x

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto][Auto] Adjust automatically for Windows® requrement.[Full Screen] Maximize the boot l

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-29[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS informationInstall Default Secure Boot keysAllows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-31Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]Load db from FileAllows you to load the downloade

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-332.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your change

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information

ASUS A88X-PLUSA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-2AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published

ASUS A88X-PLUSA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

vii(continued on the next page)Storage AMD® A88X FCH (Bolton D4) chipset:- 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (yellow) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD s

A-4AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIP

viiiA88X-PLUS specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port1 x HDMI

ASUS A88X-PLUS1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or chang