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....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 2-10 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
....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 2-10 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
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...the AMD® CPU support list. 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®...com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming - Integrated ATI ...2 (continued on the next page) ix M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to ...
...the AMD® CPU support list. 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®...com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming - Integrated ATI ...2 (continued on the next page) ix M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to ...
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... performance and overclocking capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) connectors at 4.8Gbps with...
... performance and overclocking capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) connectors at 4.8Gbps with...
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...that allows you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you the freedom 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices...
...that allows you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you the freedom 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices...
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... operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the following: - Under the default state, some ... default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL ...
... operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the following: - Under the default state, some ... default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL ...
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... 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows® XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is HDCP compliant ...of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Bluetooth devices. • 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; Working ...
... 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. • Under Windows® XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is HDCP compliant ...of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Bluetooth devices. • 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; Working ...
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... 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 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version...the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to this connector. 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 these...
... 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 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version...the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to this connector. 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 these...
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...8226; If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!...tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...! MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 2. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
...8226; If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK!...tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...! MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 2. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
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...an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ... install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard...
...an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ... install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard...
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... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update ...ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS...
... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update ...ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS...
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... features. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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... performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash...
... features. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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... performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash...
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... purpose. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: ...menu screen means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To display...
... purpose. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: ...menu screen means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To display...
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... [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-24 ...as the first boot device. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Main Ai Tweaker 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 ...
... [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-24 ...as the first boot device. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Main Ai Tweaker 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 ...
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... Gate is useful in the BIOS Flash. Choose [Prompt User] to the Internet and Skype. Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt... run the utility to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings....
... Gate is useful in the BIOS Flash. Choose [Prompt User] to the Internet and Skype. Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt... run the utility to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings....
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...items. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Version 0204 Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. menu. When ... When you select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you made changes to load the optimal or failsafe default values...
...items. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Version 0204 Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. menu. When ... When you select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you made changes to load the optimal or failsafe default values...