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... 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8...11 2.3.5 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-14 ...
... 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8...11 2.3.5 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-14 ...
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...-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 Chipset 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-20 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 2.6 Power menu 2-21 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-21 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-21 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-22 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge...
...-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 Chipset 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-20 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 2.6 Power menu 2-21 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-21 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-21 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-22 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge...
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...less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 3 x Serial...S/PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports max. 95W TDP (Thermal Design ...
...less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 3 x Serial...S/PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports max. 95W TDP (Thermal Design ...
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M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Core Unlocker* - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™...
M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Core Unlocker* - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™...
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... 6-channel audio ports Internal connectors/ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 1 x MemOK! xi M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form...
... 6-channel audio ports Internal connectors/ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 1 x MemOK! xi M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form...
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... Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I Deluxe 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
... Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I Deluxe 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
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... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to unleash extra processing capabilities. Get your CPU at no time. "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning...up and running in real time for the best graphics performance. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to beginners. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by auto-tuning your system boot success. Even O.C. MemOK!...
... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to unleash extra processing capabilities. Get your CPU at no time. "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning...up and running in real time for the best graphics performance. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to beginners. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by auto-tuning your system boot success. Even O.C. MemOK!...
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... allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that provides you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It supports file downloading to the motherboard...
... allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that provides you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It supports file downloading to the motherboard...
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...Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up...
...Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up...
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... - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS:...as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No....
... - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS:...as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No....
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... up to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below: 1. Onboard Bluetooth module. Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows...BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 This port allows Gigabit connection to 3 Mbps; Transmission rate up your computer and switch off the Power Supply Unit (PSU...
... up to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below: 1. Onboard Bluetooth module. Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows...BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 This port allows Gigabit connection to 3 Mbps; Transmission rate up your computer and switch off the Power Supply Unit (PSU...
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..., ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 CPU and chassis...
..., ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 CPU and chassis...
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...M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 will use the last setting you have made. • If you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS...CPU. When you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE...setting to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to Enable. "This CPU is powered off. This is turned to section 1.12 Onboard ...
...M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 will use the last setting you have made. • If you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS...CPU. When you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE...setting to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to Enable. "This CPU is powered off. This is turned to section 1.12 Onboard ...
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...you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted according to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be auto..., Inc. 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 ...
...you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted according to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be auto..., Inc. 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 ...
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...Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of the processor. Select [Disabled] to disable this item is enabled, the CPU...the fourth CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to set CPU Core Activation ...
...Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of the processor. Select [Disabled] to disable this item is enabled, the CPU...the fourth CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to set CPU Core Activation ...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables ...into off or on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC).
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables ...into off or on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC).
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... set a lower limit for the Chassis fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-23 Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Chassis...CPU fan speed. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support...
... set a lower limit for the Chassis fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-23 Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Chassis...CPU fan speed. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support...
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...screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by ... environment that the user data will run the utility to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to sub-item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only...
...screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by ... environment that the user data will run the utility to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to sub-item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only...