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... supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-I /O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...power consumption. 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 Deluxe 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate...
... supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-I /O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...power consumption. 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 Deluxe 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate...
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... time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system boot success. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. MemOK! 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to patch memory issues. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ... extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Even O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 guickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
... time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system boot success. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. MemOK! 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to patch memory issues. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ... extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Even O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 guickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
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... automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing...
... automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing...
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... 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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm...Super I Deluxe 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. Chassis intrusion connector 1-21 (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD...
... 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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm...Super I Deluxe 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. Chassis intrusion connector 1-21 (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU...
When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU...
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... retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
... retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
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...; • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...
...; • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...
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... screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if...
... screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if...
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...• Under Windows® 7 OS, to achieve the complete Bluetooth functions, download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V.2.1 compliant; This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN)... 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 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 4 5 67 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ...
...• Under Windows® 7 OS, to achieve the complete Bluetooth functions, download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V.2.1 compliant; This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN)... 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 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 4 5 67 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-... for USB 2.0 ports. 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 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-... for USB 2.0 ports. 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 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
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... RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives...AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5. The signal is removed or replaced. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. ...
... RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives...AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5. The signal is removed or replaced. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. ...
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... the exact location of your CPU. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the POST screen. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is not supported by this motherboard supports.... This is powered off. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 "This CPU is turned to enhance system performance. 1.
... the exact location of your CPU. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the POST screen. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is not supported by this motherboard supports.... This is powered off. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 "This CPU is turned to enhance system performance. 1.
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... setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off...
... setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off...
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M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED2 M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II LED ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-27 Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to Enable. 4.
M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED2 M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II LED ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-27 Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to Enable. 4.
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...the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an...avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Installing...
...the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an...avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Installing...
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...DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process ... removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
...DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process ... removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
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... DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater... filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-5
... DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater... filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-5
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...system off then back on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset ... option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance....
...system off then back on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset ... option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance....
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...then press to display a list of the menu screen is 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. You ...other items on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 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 :...
...then press to display a list of the menu screen is 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. You ...other items on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 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 :...
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...] [Enabled] The following item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you to set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-11 SATA Port1 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to internally...
...] [Enabled] The following item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you to set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-11 SATA Port1 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to internally...