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..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing,...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M LE motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing,...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M LE motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
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... user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a ...latent AMD® CPU. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of ...
... user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a ...latent AMD® CPU. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of ...
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... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component.
... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component.
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... DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-5 1-27 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout...
... DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-5 1-27 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout...
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DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector!
DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector!
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Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan ...
Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan ...
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.../4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) CM3X2G1800C8D 2GB KHX14400D3K2/2G 2GB(2 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K2/2GN...
.../4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Size OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) CM3X2G1800C8D 2GB KHX14400D3K2/2G 2GB(2 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K2/2GN...
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...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Samsung Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS - PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S01 1024MB SS NANYA SILICON POWER...
...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Samsung Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS - PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S01 1024MB SS NANYA SILICON POWER...
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DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ...
DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ...
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... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 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 pins 2-3. Shut...
... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 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 pins 2-3. Shut...
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.... 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear...
.... 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear...
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... power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power... only one orientation. 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power... only one orientation. 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the...
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... back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 7.
... back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 7.
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...the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options... vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information....
...the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options... vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information....
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...need to download then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you ...Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click...
...need to download then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you ...Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! ...For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! ...For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in...
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...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. When BIOS backup is any ... 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-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is ...
...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. When BIOS backup is any ... 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-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is ...
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ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, ... online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ... Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you do not press ,...
ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, ... online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ... Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you do not press ,...
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...fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz,...selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 To change the value of the selected item. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
...fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz,...selected. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 To change the value of the selected item. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...