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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Before 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 new features and latest...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Before 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 new features and latest...
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...ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS... graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. It provides you with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Enjoy an ...
...ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS... graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. It provides you with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Enjoy an ...
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.... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard...
.... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard...
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... 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. 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 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10. AM3 CPU socket 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
... 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. 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 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10. AM3 CPU socket 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan 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. When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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... secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket...
... secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket...
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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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendor Part...
.../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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendor Part...
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...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 1024MB 2048MB SS Samsung DS Samsung SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SAMSUNG...
...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 1024MB 2048MB SS Samsung DS Samsung SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SAMSUNG...
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... and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before...
... and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before...
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...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the...
...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the...
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... for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
... for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
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... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT standardizes as a printer. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. com... more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT standardizes as a printer. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. com... more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...
... the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...
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...) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
...) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system ...install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates.
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system ...install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates.
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...is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to launch ...the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 ...
...is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to launch ...the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 ...
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...to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device... during the updating process. 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 allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the...
...to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device... during the updating process. 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 allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the...
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At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any ... filename 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 done! The BIOS Updater ...
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any ... filename 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 done! The BIOS Updater ...
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... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you see on your data or system. ... force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance.
... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you see on your data or system. ... force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance.
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...enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 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 : ...on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that is user- ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. Pop-up ...
...enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 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 : ...on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that is user- ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. Pop-up ...