Motherboard A88X-GAMER
E9520 First Edition July 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi A88X-GAMER specifications summary..................................................... vi Chapter1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed...............................
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.
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.
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.
A88X-GAMER specifications summary 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.
A88X-GAMER specifications summary 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.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A88X-GAMER 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN HDMI SPDIFO DIGI +VRM 30.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. AMD FM2+ socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 6. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 11. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 12.
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1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
1.4.3 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.5 2 1 DIMM notch Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
1.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A88X-GAMER 1 CLRTC 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear RTC A88X-GAMER Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 11 14 13 4 12 11 5 6 7 8 10 9 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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-channel audio configuration. • Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration. • For 8-channel speaker, you may refer to the 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. C GND B B CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR A A CPU_FAN +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C A88X-GAMER GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CHA_FAN1 A88X-GAMER Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~8) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller.
4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. A88X-GAMER SPEAKER +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ +PWR_LED- PANEL +HDD_LED- PWR_SW Reset Ground PWR Ground HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PIN 1 RESET A88X-GAMER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. A88X-GAMER PIN 1 GND RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN TPM A88X-GAMER TPM Connector 1.8 1.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / 64-bit Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / 64-bit Windows® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.9.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
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BIOS information 2.1 Updating BIOS 2 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 system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
2.1.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.2 • 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. 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.
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.
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.
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. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2.
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. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A88X-GAMER 0205 06/20/2014 A88XGMR.CAP 8194 2014-06-20 15:25:48 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.
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.
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.
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 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 F
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.
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: to open Setup Tree Map screen. 1. Press on your keyboard or click 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.
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] [Español] [Русский] [한국어] 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intel® LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Intel® LAN controller. 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.
Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the PME to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. 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] [Enabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
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.
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.
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 [25ºC] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. 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%.
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 Control feature to [Enabled] Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
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 40ºC, 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.
Scroll down to display the following items: 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.
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.
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.
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] E xecutes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
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.
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. 2.8.11 • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Online support +86-21-38429911 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.
A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Jul. 16, 2014 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
