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..."). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE...
..."). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE...
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... motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that provides you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk...
... motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that provides you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk...
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.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. MemOK! Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 9. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-26 1-19 13. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. AM3 CPU socket 4. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-20 10. SATA 3.0Gb...
.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. MemOK! Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 9. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-26 1-19 13. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. AM3 CPU socket 4. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-20 10. SATA 3.0Gb...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slot...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slot...
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... the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors...
... the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors...
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... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of ASUS motherboard. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing...
... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of ASUS motherboard. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing...
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... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download...
... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port...
... to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port...
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... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
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... not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window Scroll...
... not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window Scroll...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... 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 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 display the submenu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-11 SATA...
... 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 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 display the submenu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-11 SATA...
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.... Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU...
.... Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU...
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... of the CPU and DRAM. Allows you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Enable this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz...
... of the CPU and DRAM. Allows you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Enable this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the CPU Load-Line mode. 2.4.15 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the CPU Load-Line mode. 2.4.15 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU...
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... you install 2GB or higher capacity DIMMs. Surround View [Auto] If you to set the Internal Graphics Mode item to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to [UMA]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled...
... you install 2GB or higher capacity DIMMs. Surround View [Auto] If you to set the Internal Graphics Mode item to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to [UMA]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...boot. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard...
...boot. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard...
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...Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to be used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-21 USB Mass Storage Device...
...Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to be used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-21 USB Mass Storage Device...
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...from the available devices. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to boot the system. Select...
...from the available devices. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to boot the system. Select...
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... to configure options for user password both , then press . 3. When you set a User Password: 1. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to confirm your password successfully. The User Password...
... to configure options for user password both , then press . 3. When you set a User Password: 1. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to confirm your password successfully. The User Password...