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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................... vi A88X-GAMER specifications summary .................................................... vi

Chapter1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ........................................... 1-3 1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-9 1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-11 1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-20 1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-21

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS .............................................................................. 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-7 2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-12 2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-27 2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-31 2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-37 2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-39

Appendices Notices .......................................................................................................A-1 ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-3

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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 components, 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 be exposed to moisture.

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. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo 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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

+ + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS A88X-GAMER motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

Accessories 1 x Q-Shield

Application DVD Support DVD

Documentation User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

A88X-GAMER specifications summary APU AMD FM2+ socket for AMD A-Series/AthlonTM 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 the AMD APU support list.

Chipset AMD A88X FCH

Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 MHz non-ECC unbuffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of indivudal

APUs. ** The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above

DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.

*** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon R / HD8000 / HD7000 Series Graphics in A-Series APU

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/RGB ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160* @24Hz /

1920x1200@60Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution of 2560x1600@60Hz - Supports RGB with max. resolution of 1920x1600@60Hz - Maximum shared memory of 2048MB - Supports AMD Dual Graphics technology

* Only FM2+ CPU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution via the HDMI port. ** Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/

dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics technology.

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Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot (gray, @x16 mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black, max @x4 mode)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

3 x PCI slots * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0.

Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Storage AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4) chipset - 8 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD

support

LAN Intel Gigabit LAN

Audio SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-

Retasking - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output

Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ELNA premium audio capacitors - Headphone AMP - Optical S/PDIF out port at the back panel

USB AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4) chipset - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-

board) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the back panel, 6 ports at mid-board)

ASUS Gaming features

Gamers Guardian - ESD Guards on RGB, LAN, Audio, KBMS, and USB 3.0/2.0 ports - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Stainless steel back I/O - DIGI+VRM

Performance Optimization - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert2 - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS Turbo V EVO - ASUS EPU - ASUS Ai Charger

ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-Shield

Award-Winning BIOS Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI port

1 x RGB output port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)

6 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O connectors / buttons/ switches

1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x COM port connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector

2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 My Favorites function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Operating System Windows 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit

Windows 8 / 8 64-bit

Windows 7 / 7 64-bit

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9cm)

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Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.

Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue to static electricity.

HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.

Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe bag that came with the component.

Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

1.2 Motherboard overview Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studytheconfigurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe motherboardfits.

Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement direction Wheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.

1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.

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1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ThismotherboardcomeswithaFM2+socketdesignedforAMDA-SeriesandAthlon Seriesprocessors.

EnsurethatyouuseanAPUdesignedfortheFM2+socket.TheAPUfitsinonlyone correctorientation.DONOTforcetheAPUintothesockettopreventbendingthepinsand damagingtheAPU!

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinATX12V) 1-15 2. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,and4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-14 3. AMDFM2+socket 1-3 4. DDR3DIMMslots 1-7 5. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_34) 1-19 6. SATA6.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1~8) 1-16 7. StandbypowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-20 8. Systempanelconnector(20-8pinPANEL) 1-17 9. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC) 1-11 10 USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB56,USB78,USB910) 1-19 11. TPMheader(20-1pinTPM) 1-20 12. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-18 13. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-18

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1.3.1 APU installation

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1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation

ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterial totheAPUheatsinkandAPUbefore you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly

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1.4.2 Memory configurations Youmayinstall1GB,2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMM sockets.

YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconfiguration.Any excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel operation.

AlwaysinstallDIMMswiththesameCASlatency.Foroptimalcompatibility,we recommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatecode(D/C) fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththeretailertogetthecorrectmemorymodules.

Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindowsOS,whenyouinstall4GB ormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbe about3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthe following:

- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindowsOS.

- Installa64-bitWindowsOSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthe motherboard.

ThismotherboarddoesnotsupportDIMMsmadeupof512Mb(64MB)chipsorless.

1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview ThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModules (DIMM)sockets.

ADDR3modulehasthesamephysicaldimensionsasaDDR2DIMMbutisnotched differentlytopreventinstallationonaDDR2DIMMsocket.DDR3modulesaredevelopedfor better performance with less power consumption.

ThefigureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:

Channel Sockets ChannelA DIMM_A1andDIMM_A2 ChannelB DIMM_B1andDIMM_B2

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ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect (SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule. Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-marked oratahigherfrequency,refertosection2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequencyadjustment.

Forsystemstability,useamoreefficientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.

VisittheASUSwebsiteat:www.asus.comforthelatestQVL.

1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

UnplugthepowersupplybeforeaddingorremovingDIMMsorothersystemcomponents. Failuretodosocancauseseveredamagetoboththemotherboardandthecomponents.

1. Press the retaining clips outward tounlockaDIMMsocket.

2. AlignaDIMMonthesocket suchthatthenotchontheDIMM matchestheDIMMslotkeyonthe socket.

ADIMMiskeyedwithanotchsothatitfitsinonlyonedirection.DONOTforceaDIMM intoasocketinthewrongdirectiontoavoiddamagingtheDIMM.

3. FirmlyinserttheDIMMintothesocket until the retaining clips snap back inplaceandtheDIMMisproperly seated.

1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM:

1. SimultaneouslypresstheretainingclipsoutwardtounlocktheDIMM.

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1.5 Expansion slots Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card:

1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitand make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).

3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlater use.

4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressfirmlyuntilthecardiscompletely seated on the slot.

5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.

6. Replacethesystemcover.

1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Afterinstallingtheexpansioncard,configureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.

1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2for informationonBIOSsetup.

2. AssignanIRQtothecard.

3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.

WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupportShareIRQorthat thecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conflictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCI groups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.

2. RemovetheDIMMfromthesocket.

SupporttheDIMMlightlywith yourfingerswhenpressingthe retainingclips.TheDIMMmight getdamagedwhenitflipsout with extra force.

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1.5.3 PCI slot ThePCIslotsupportscardssuchasaLANcard,SCSIcard,USBcard,andothercardsthat complywithPCIspecifications.

1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat complywiththePCIExpressspecifications.

1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ThismotherboardhastwoPCIExpressx16slotsthatsupportPCIExpressx16graphiccards complyingwiththePCIExpressspecifications.

InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0/2.0x16_1slot(gray)foraPCIExpress x16 graphics card to get better performance.

ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1/2when usingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G PCIEx1_1 shared

PCIEx16_1 shared

PCIEx1_2 shared PCIEx16_2 shared IntelLANcontroller shared OnChipSATAcontroller shared

OnChipUSBEHCI1/2/3/4 shared

OnChipUSBEHCI1/2/3 shared OnChipUSBXHCI1 shared OnChipUSBXHCI2 shared HDAudio shared PCI_1 shared PCI_2 shared PCI_3 shared

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1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasing theCMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatain CMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Movethejumpercapfrompins1-2(default)topins2-3.Keepthecaponpins2-3 forabout5-10seconds,thenmovethecapbacktopins1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore- enter data.

ExceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM,neverremovethecaponCLRTCjumperdefault position.Removingthecapwillcausesystembootfailure!

Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmovethejumper againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthe battery.

YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.For systemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheCPUParameterRecall(C.P.R.)feature. Shutdownandrebootthesystem,thentheBIOSautomaticallyresetsparameter settingstodefaultvalues.

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1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

LAN port

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Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbpsconnection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection Orange (Blinking)

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1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port.ThisportisforaPS/2keyboardormouse.

2. Optical S/PDIF Out port.Thisportconnectsanexternalaudiooutputdeviceviaan opticalS/PDIFcable.

3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother VGA-compatibledevices.

4. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

5. Center / Subwoofer port (orange).Thisportconnectsthecenter/subwooferspeakers.

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black).Thisportconnectstherearspeakersina4.1channel, 5.1channel,or7.1channelaudioconfiguration.

7. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother audio sources.

8. Line Out port (lime). Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1, and7.1-channelconfigurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port Headset 2.1 channel

4.1 channel 5.1 channel 7.1 channel

LightBlue LineIn Linein Linein Linein Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut Pink MicIn MicIn Mic in Mic in Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black - RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut Gray - - - SideSpeakerOut

9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-channelaudioconfiguration.

Refertotheaudioconfigurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1 or7.1-channelconfiguration.

For8-channelspeaker,youmayrefertothe7.1-channelconfiguration.

11. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1 devices.

12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.Thesetwo9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB 3.0/2.0devices.

DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoanyUSB3.0portwheninstallingWindows operating system.

DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitation,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedunder WindowsOSenvironmentandaftertheUSB3.0driverinstallation.

USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.

WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfaster andbetterperformanceforyourUSB3.0devices.

13. DVI-D port. ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.DVI-Dcantbeconvertedto outputRGBSignaltoCRTandisntcompatiblewithDVI-I.

14. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector, andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected content.

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1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufficientairflowinside thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!DONOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfanofmaximum2A(24W)fanpower.

Onlythe4-pinCPU_FANandCHAFan1/2supporttheASUSFanXpert2feature.

CHA_FAN2 +5V

CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN1 G

N D

C H

A F

A N

P W

R C

H A

F A

N IN

+5 V

A

C

A B

B

C

CPU_FAN

C P

U F

A N

P W

M C

P U

F A

N IN

C P

U F

A N

P W

R G

N D

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2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) TheseconnectorsareforanATXpowersupply.Theplugsfromthepowersupplyare designedtofittheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand pushdownfirmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyfit.

WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecification2.0-compliantpowersupply unit(PSU)withaminimumof300Wpowerrating.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand 8-pin/4-pinpowerplugs.

IfyouintendtouseaPSUwith20-pinand8-pin/4-pinpowerplugs,ensurethat the20-pinpowerplugcanprovideatleast15Aon+12VandthatthePSUhasa minimumpowerratingof300W.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootup ifthepowerisinadequate.

DONOTforgettoconnectthe8-pin/4-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,the system will not boot up.

WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconfiguringa systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris inadequate.

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A88X-GAMER ATX power connectors

EATX12V

+12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC

GND GND GND GND

EATXPWR

PIN 1

PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

+5V Standby Power OK

GND +5 Volts

GND +5 Volts

GND +3 Volts +3 Volts

A

A B

B

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3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) TheseconnectorsarefortheSerialATA6.0Gb/ssignalcablesforSerialATAhard diskdrivesandopticaldiscdrives.IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,you cancreateaRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,RAID10andJBODconfigurationthroughthe onboard controller.

TheseconnectorsaresettoAHCImodebydefault.IfyouintendtocreateaSerialATA RAIDsetusingtheseconnectors,setthetypeoftheSATAconnectorsintheBIOSto [RAID].Seesection2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details.

YoumustinstallWindowsXPServicePack3orlaterversionbeforeusingSerial ATAharddiskdrives.TheSerialATARAIDfeatureisavailableonlyifyouareusing WindowsXPSP3orlaterversion.

Whenusinghot-plugandNCQ,setthetypeoftheSATAconnectorsintheBIOSto [AHCI].Seesection2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details.

B

SATA6G_7 GND

RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7

GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7

GND

SATA6G_5 GND

RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5

GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5

GND

SATA6G_4 GND

RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4

GND

SATA6G_3 GND

RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3

GND

SATA6G_2 GND

RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

SATA6G_1 GND

RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA6G_8 GND

RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN8

GND RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8

GND

SATA6G_6 GND

RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6

GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6

GND

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A88X-GAMER SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

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4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.

System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED cabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem power,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcable tothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporflasheswhendataisreadfromorwritten totheHDD.

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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A88X-GAMER System panel connector

PIN 1

+PWR_LED- SPEAKER

P LE

D +

P LE

D -

+5 V

G ro

un d

G ro

un d

S pe

ak er

H D

D _L

E D

+ H

D D

_L E

D -

P W

R G

ro un

d

R es

et G

ro un

d

PANEL

+HDD_LED- PWR_SW RESET

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Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-definitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis connectortoavailofthemotherboardhigh-definitionaudiocapability.

Ifyouwanttoconnectahighdefinitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,set the Front Panel TypeitemintheBIOSto[HD].Seesection2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

ThefrontpanelaudioI/Omoduleispurchasedseparately.

5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports eitherHighDefinitionAudioorAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefront panelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.

6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothis connector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.

TheCOMmoduleispurchasedseparately.

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A88X-GAMER Front panel audio connector

AAFP

A G

N D

N C

S E

N S

E 1_

R E

TU R

S E

N S

E 2_

R E

TU R

P O

R T1

L P

O R

T1 R

P O

R T2

R S

E N

S E

_S E

N D

P O

R T2

L

HD-audio-compliant pin definition

PIN 1

A G

N D

N C

N C

N C

M IC

2 M

IC P

W R

Li ne

o ut

_R N C

Li ne

o ut

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A88X-GAMER Serial port (COM) connector

PIN 1

COM

D C

D TX

D G

N D

R TS R

I

R X

D D

TR D

S R

C TS

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7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyof theseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem chassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specificationthatsupportsupto 480Mbpsconnectionspeed.

Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe motherboard!

TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.

8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenefitsof USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimefor USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefficiencyandbackwardcompatibilitywith USB2.0.

YoucanconnecttheASUSfrontpanelUSB3.0brackettothisconnectortoobtainthefront panelUSB3.0solution.

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A88X-GAMER USB2.0 connectors

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 9-

U S

B _P

9+ G

N D

N C

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 10

- U

S B

_P 10

+ G

N D

USB910

PIN 1

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 7-

U S

B _P

7+ G

N D

N C

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 8-

U S

B _P

8+ G

N D

USB78

PIN 1

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 5-

U S

B _P

5+ G

N D

N C

U S

B +5

V U

S B

_P 6-

U S

B _P

6+ G

N D

USB56

PIN 1

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A88X-GAMER USB3.0 Front panel connector

USB3_34

USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_D- IntA_P1_D+ GND

PIN 1

USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX+

GND IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX+

GND IntA_P2_D- IntA_P2_D+

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9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcansecurely storekeys,digitalcertificates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance networksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.

PIN 1

TPM S

B _S

U S

_S TA

T G

N D

+3 V

S B

S M

B S

C L

LA D

0 +3

V LA

D 3

P C

IR S

T# FR

A M

E P

C IC

LK

R E

S E

T G

P IO

S E

R IR

Q S

M B

S D

A G

N D

LA D

1 LA

D 2

P W

R O

W N

G N

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A88X-GAMER TPM Connector

1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED

ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoindicatethatthe systemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminderthatyoushould shutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorplugginginany motherboardcomponent.TheillustrationbelowshowsthelocationoftheonboardLED.

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A88X-GAMER Onboard LED

SB_PWR

ON Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

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1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ThismotherboardsupportsWindows7/64-bitWindows7/Windows8/64-bitWindows 8/Windows8.1/64-bitWindows8.1OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOS versionandcorrespondingupdatestomaximizethefeaturesofyourhardware.

Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfor detailed information.

EnsurethatyouinstallWindows 7/64-bitWindows7/Windows8/64-bit Windows8/Windows8.1/64-bitWindows8.1ServicePackbeforeinstallingthe driversforbettercompatibilityandsystemstability.

1.9.2 Support DVD information TheSupportDVDthatcomeswiththemotherboardpackagecontainsthedrivers,software applications,andutilitiesthatyoucaninstalltoavailallmotherboardfeatures.

ThecontentsoftheSupportDVDaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithoutnotice.Visitthe ASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.com for updates.

To run the Support DVD PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.IfAutorunisenabledinyourcomputer,the DVDautomaticallydisplaystheSpecialsscreen.ClickDrivers,Utilities,AHCI/RAIDDriver, Manual,ContactandSpecialstabstodisplaytheirrespectivemenus.

The following screen is for reference only.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information

IfAutorunisNOTenabledonyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportDVDto locatethefileASSETUP.EXEfromtheBINfolder.Double-clicktheASSETUP.EXEtorun theDVD.

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ASUS A88X-GAMER 2-1

2.1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to systems failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.

Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.

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2.1.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment.

EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Refer to section EZ Update for more information.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it.

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3. Press the Right/Left arrow keys to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press .

5. Press the Right/Left arrow keys to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.

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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XGMR.CAP.

The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.

Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown.

3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.

4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.

NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Booting the system to a DOS environment

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.

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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press .

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

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A88XGMR.CAP 8194 2014-06-20 15:25:48

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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30

3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details.

Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.

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2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

Press ++ simultaneously.

Press the reset button on the system chassis.

Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.

Using the power button, reset button, or the + + keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu or press hotkey F5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu.

If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM.

The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.

BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes by pressing F7 or from the Advanced Mode/EZ Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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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 Advanced Mode or press F7.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information

Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes

Saves the changes and resets the system

Click to display boot devices

Selects the boot device priority

Loads optimized default settings Click to go to Advanced mode

Displays the CPU Fans speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans

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Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press F7 hotkey.

Menu items General help

Menu bar

Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature,

CPU, and memory voltage output

Language Hot KeysQfan Control(F6)MyFavorite(F3)

Quick Note (F9)

EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Scroll barPop-up Menu

Configuration fields

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Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press .

Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS. Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.

MyFavorite(F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently- used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorite menu.

Refer to section My Favorites for more information.

Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.

EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboards SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode.

Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.

The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.

You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.

Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or

General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options.

Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.

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2.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.

Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:

1. Press on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen.

2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign (+) to save it in My Favorites screen.

You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:

Items with submenu options

User-managed items such as language and boot order

Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.

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2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Espaol] [] []

2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.

2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.

2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .

3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.

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Scroll down to display the following items:

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Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.

Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed.

2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3- 800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3- 2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

2.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

2.5.4 NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the NB frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.

2.5.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]

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2.5.6 GPU Boost [Auto] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo Mode] [Extreme Mode] [Manual Mode].

GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when the GPU Boost is set to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the GPU Engine Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz]~ [GPU O.C. 1688MHz]

2.5.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking.

2.5.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press .

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

2.5.9 APU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.

CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.36250V with a 0.00625V interval.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable.

VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

VDDNB Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.37500V with a 0.00625V interval.

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2.5.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval.

2.5.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.01V interval.

2.5.12 1.1VSB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the 1.1VSB voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.4V with a 0.1V interval.

2.5.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) voltage. With AMD FM2 APU, the values range from 1.20V to 1.80V. With AMD FM2+ APU, the values range from 1.05V to 1.25V.

2.5.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.5V to 2.8V with a 0.1V interval.

The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.

The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.

2.5.15 DIGI+ VRM

CPU Load Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by AMD VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 60% (Medium), 80% (High), and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Extreme]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation.

CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]

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CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]

CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]

CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency.

[Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment.

DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual Adjustment]. Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster response. The reaction time will be longer when [Regular] is selected. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]

CPU Voltage Frequency [300] Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.

CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance.

[Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance.

Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+VRM related parameters. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

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2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.

AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

APM Master enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

IOMMU [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you to change the number of working Compute Unit on the system. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit]

2.6.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA

hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

SATA Port 5, 6, 7, 8 [AHCI] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to [AHCI]. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under Windows OS with the requested drivers installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [AHCI] to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE]

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SATA Port 5, 6,7, 8 [RAID] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to [RAID]. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [RAID], the ports can only be used under Windows OS with the requested drivers installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA ports 5, 6 before entering OS. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE]

OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s]

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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA6G_1~8 Press to rename the AMD SATA ports.

2.6.3 USB Configuration 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. Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

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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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

2.6.4 NB Configuration

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD Dual Graphics technology.

Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video]

Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force]

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Force]. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G]

2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC97 or high- definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC97.

Depop [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the audio output. [Disabled] Disables the audio output.

SupremeFX Lighting LED [Enabled] This item allows both Red line LED and SupremeFX logo LED turn on or off at the same time by your setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.

Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.

Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3

2.6.6 APM

Deep S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via power button. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Deep S5 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S5 sleep mode. The system in deep S5 state can be woken up via power button. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was

before the AC power loss.

WOL (include AC Power Loss) [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Wake On LAN after a power failure (G3 state).

[Enabled] Enables Wake On LAN after a power failure (G3 state).

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.

[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

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Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card.

This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.

RTC Alarm Date (Days) This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.

- Hour / - Minute / - Second Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.

2.6.7 Network Stack

Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Scroll down to display the following items:

2.7.1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan.

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2.7.2 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxoC/xxxoF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

2.7.3 CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan 1/2 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

2.7.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.

2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode

control.

[Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control.

[DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.

[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.

The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto].

CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.

[Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature.

[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.

[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].

When CPU FAN is in PWM Mode

CPU Upper Temperature [70C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20C to 75C.

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CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Middle Temperature [25C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. The values range from 20C to 75C.

CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [20C] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20C to 75C.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40C, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

When CPU FAN is in DC Mode

CPU Upper Temperature [70C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Middle Temperature [45C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [40C] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40C, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

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2.7.6 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan control feature.

The following items appears only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Controlfeature to [Enabled]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MB]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust

depending on the chassis temperature.

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to [Manual].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45C] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the Chassis Fan middle temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40C] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40C to 75C.

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Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40C, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the selected fan is controlled based on the temperature source.

2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

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2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.

[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.

The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].

SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during

POST. This process will extend the POST time.

[Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot.

[Boot Drive Only] Only boot drive connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Any hardware change will disable fast boot.

USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a

fastest POST time.

[Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.

[Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.

Scroll down to display the following items:

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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled.

[Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.

[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. This process will extend POST time.

[Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system.

Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.

[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.

Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.

[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.

2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjust automatically for Windows requrement.

[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.

[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.

POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.

This feature will only work under normal boot.

Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [1] ~ [10] [Until Press ESC].

2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

2.8.4 Wait for F1 If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot

sequence.

[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.

2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup

program.

[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.

2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.

Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on

devices.

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

[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot.

The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].

Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]

Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]

Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]

Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]

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2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.

OS Type [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system.

[Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS.

[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non-UEFI mode, Windows Vista/XP, or other Microsoft Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly.

The following item appears when OS Type is set to [Windows UEFI mode].

Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to [Windows UEFI mode]. It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.

Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode.

Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.

Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.

PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.

Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the systems Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.

Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.

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Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.

The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.

DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer.

Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.

Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.

The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.

DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.

Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device.

Append DBX from file Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more dbs images cannot be loaded.

The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.

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2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.

To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST.

2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

2.9 Tool menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.

2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.

For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.

2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created.

Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!

We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.

Profile Name Key in the profile name to save current BIOS settings to profile 1 to 8.

Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to 8.

Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive.

2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information

DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2]

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2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.

Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices.

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Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodificationstothisunitnot expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

IC: Canadian Compliance Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cut appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence dIndustrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer dinterfrences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de lappareil.

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REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support support.asus.com

* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.

Authorised representative in Europe:

ASUS Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY

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