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... 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 Support [Enabled 2-23 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled 2-23 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-24 2.7.3 Security 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-28 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
... 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 Support [Enabled 2-23 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled 2-23 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-24 2.7.3 Security 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-28 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
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...to advanced overclockers to unleash extra processing capabilities. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the POST screen. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional... Key II Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . This tool also provides stability testing. beginners can ...
...to advanced overclockers to unleash extra processing capabilities. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the POST screen. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional... Key II Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . This tool also provides stability testing. beginners can ...
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...computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from...bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you the freedom to achieve a...
...computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from...bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you the freedom to achieve a...
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... 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can ...for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3.
... 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can ...for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3.
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...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... 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 ...is not displayed on the PSU and boot up to 3 Mbps; DVI-D port.
...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... 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 ...is not displayed on the PSU and boot up to 3 Mbps; DVI-D port.
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...use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power ...for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction EATXPWR ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-I DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts...
...use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power ...for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction EATXPWR ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-I DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts...
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... SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for a chassis-mounted intrusion ...; XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Remove the jumper caps only when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
... SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for a chassis-mounted intrusion ...; XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. Remove the jumper caps only when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
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...default settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings.... press the MemOK! M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. The blinking speed ...
...default settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings.... press the MemOK! M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. The blinking speed ...
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...soft-off mode. This is set to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-I DELUXE DRAM LED 3. 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 a... reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process....
...soft-off mode. This is set to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-I DELUXE DRAM LED 3. 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 a... reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process....
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...Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or... version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. • ...
...Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or... version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. • ...
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...drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical...:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted ...
...drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical...:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted ...
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... to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204...
... to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204...
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... Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 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]...changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu.
... Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 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]...changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu.
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... Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 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 the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu...
... Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 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 the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu...
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...] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 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...
...] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 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...
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... a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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...
... a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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...
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...for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings ... information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.15 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17
...for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings ... information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.15 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17
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.... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB ...
.... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB ...
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... 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-21 The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and... Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. 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...
... 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-21 The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and... Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. 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...
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...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. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS...Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save...
...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. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS...Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save...