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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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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 1920x1200@60Hz Supports DVI with max. Realtek® RTL8112L ... you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. 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 ...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 1920x1200@60Hz Supports DVI with max. Realtek® RTL8112L ... you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a (6+2)-channel audio output. 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 ...
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...'s TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." "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 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - Core Unlocker...
...'s TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." "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 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - Core Unlocker...
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...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard!
...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard!
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...system boot success. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your processor to patch memory issues. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." will show on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the POST screen. TurboV EVO The... satisfies every level of the button to an extreme yet stable state. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your CPU at no time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-...
...system boot success. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your processor to patch memory issues. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." will show on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the POST screen. TurboV EVO The... satisfies every level of the button to an extreme yet stable state. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your CPU at no time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-...
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...while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling ...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 This is in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise...
...while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling ...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 This is in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. 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 chassis. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. 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 chassis. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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...1-8 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL...15 14 13 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. 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 ...
...1-8 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL...15 14 13 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. 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 ...
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... completely. 3. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Carefully...
... completely. 3. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Carefully...
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... to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure 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 ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the...
... to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure 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 ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the...
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... DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect...
... DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard 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 Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. Size SS/ DS ... a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
With ASUS design, this motherboard 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 Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. Size SS/ DS ... a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
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... DS Winchip AFS128EEV-10 - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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... one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... DS Winchip AFS128EEV-10 - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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... one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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..., 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 cause you may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Keep...To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with ...
..., 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 cause you may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Keep...To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with ...
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...ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU FAN ...
...ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU FAN ...
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... power LED (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 to this...LED cable to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS to this connector. AAFP M4A88T-I DELUXE SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R ...
... power LED (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 to this...LED cable to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS to this connector. AAFP M4A88T-I DELUXE SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R ...
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...; You may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 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. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who...
...; You may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-23 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. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who...
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switch lights continuously. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and ...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the computer. function. • The ...
switch lights continuously. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and ...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the computer. function. • The ...
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...the root problem within a second. M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED1 M4A88T-I DELUXE Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED ...motherboard component. M4A88T-I DELUXE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE...
...the root problem within a second. M4A88T-I DELUXE O2LED1 M4A88T-I DELUXE Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED ...motherboard component. M4A88T-I DELUXE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE...