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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
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... set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. If you are not ...
... set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. If you are not ...
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - will show on the next page) vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * When ... Unlocker* - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - "This CPU is not supported by this motherboard supports. 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...
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - will show on the next page) vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * When ... Unlocker* - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - "This CPU is not supported by this motherboard supports. 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...
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...x Clear COMS jumper 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O ... 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 factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6....
...x Clear COMS jumper 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O ... 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 factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6....
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...just one touch; MemOK! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Even O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just a simple switch. Auto tuning intelligently pushes...stable system-level upgrades. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve a total system...
...just one touch; MemOK! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Even O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just a simple switch. Auto tuning intelligently pushes...stable system-level upgrades. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve a total system...
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... and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in the CMOS ...on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to ...
... and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in the CMOS ...on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to ...
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... motherboard and its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you install or remove any component, place it on the use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ...touching any component. • Before handling components, use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due ...
... motherboard and its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you install or remove any component, place it on the use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ...touching any component. • Before handling components, use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due ...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-26 1-19 13. Chassis intrusion connector 1-21 (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 15. BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS 8 9 10 11 12 17...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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm(6....
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-26 1-19 13. Chassis intrusion connector 1-21 (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25 15. BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS 8 9 10 11 12 17...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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm(6....
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The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion card that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI ...BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 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 the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe...
The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion card that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI ...BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 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 the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe...
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...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the...
...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the...
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.... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. 12. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to a microphone. 11. Wireless LAN activity LED. Coaxial S/PDIF output port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to [AHCI]. eSATA port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...
.... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. 12. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to a microphone. 11. Wireless LAN activity LED. Coaxial S/PDIF output port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to [AHCI]. eSATA port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...
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... sends a high-level signal to [AHCI]. 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. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to this connector. 4. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND...
... sends a high-level signal to [AHCI]. 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. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to this connector. 4. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND...
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... BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. AAFP M4A88T-I DELUXE SENSE2_RETUR...PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. F_PANEL M4A88T-I DELUXE GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M4A88T-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect ...
... BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. AAFP M4A88T-I DELUXE SENSE2_RETUR...PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. F_PANEL M4A88T-I DELUXE GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M4A88T-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect ...
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...ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the POST screen. M4A88T-I DELUXE... system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off...
...ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the POST screen. M4A88T-I DELUXE... system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off...
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.... 2. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the... settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. •...
.... 2. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the... settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. •...
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... Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to ...environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-25 ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch ...
... Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to ...environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-25 ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch ...
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... device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to [Disabled]. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED1 M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. Standby Power LED...
... device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to [Disabled]. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED1 M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. Standby Power LED...
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...ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS...From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
...ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS...From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
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...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
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... the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...
... the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...