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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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...Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission ...device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation....
...Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission ...device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation....
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... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. vii Contact a ...
... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. vii Contact a ...
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M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, ... RTL8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) ix Optical & Coaxial 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 the latest Memory QVL ...
M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, ... RTL8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) ix Optical & Coaxial 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 the latest Memory QVL ...
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... by this motherboard supports. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™...Precision Tweaker 2 - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the POST screen. M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x ...
... by this motherboard supports. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™...Precision Tweaker 2 - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the POST screen. M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x ...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing...
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...components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® 710G...that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX...
...components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® 710G...that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX...
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...system to beginners. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by this motherboard supports. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch;...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. will show on the motherboard to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a latent AMD® CPU- record. ...
...system to beginners. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by this motherboard supports. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch;...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. will show on the motherboard to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a latent AMD® CPU- record. ...
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...flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Profile that provides you to different ambient temperatures caused... supply unit (PSU). When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to share and...
...flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Profile that provides you to different ambient temperatures caused... supply unit (PSU). When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to share and...
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.... • Before handling components, use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
.... • Before handling components, use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 17.0cm(6.75in) 23 KB_USB56 EATXPWR ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) SPDIFO_HDMI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) M4A88T-I DELUXE SPDIF_O1 DVI ESATA _USB34 _BT SOCKET AM3 CPU_FAN 4 CHA_FAN 5 TURBO_KEY_II 6 ICS 9LPRS477 CORE_UNLOCKER 7 F_PANEL...10. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 8. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK!
... AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 17.0cm(6.75in) 23 KB_USB56 EATXPWR ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) SPDIFO_HDMI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) M4A88T-I DELUXE SPDIF_O1 DVI ESATA _USB34 _BT SOCKET AM3 CPU_FAN 4 CHA_FAN 5 TURBO_KEY_II 6 ICS 9LPRS477 CORE_UNLOCKER 7 F_PANEL...10. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 8. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK!
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...different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure... triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU ...
...different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure... triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU ...
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... the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate...
... the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate...
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..., follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink...
..., follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink...
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...M4A88T-I DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A88T-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard...the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to the module base. 5. ...
...M4A88T-I DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A88T-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard...the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to the module base. 5. ...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support ...094909KOW20 D3 128M8GE91002 G72E37 D3 128M8GE91003 H27E84 H5TQ1G83TFRH9C 0 D1288JELDNGD9U H5TQ2G83AFRH9C J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1011RR22020 J1108BDBG-DJ-F 10070966E20 H5TQ1G83AFPH9C 919AA Timing - Install a maximum of the following: - 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. To operate at the...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support ...094909KOW20 D3 128M8GE91002 G72E37 D3 128M8GE91003 H27E84 H5TQ1G83TFRH9C 0 D1288JELDNGD9U H5TQ2G83AFRH9C J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1011RR22020 J1108BDBG-DJ-F 10070966E20 H5TQ1G83AFPH9C 919AA Timing - Install a maximum of the following: - 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. To operate at the...
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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: Single-... 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. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS...
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: Single-... 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. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS...
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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...