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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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...
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xi M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ...
xi M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ...
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...allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in real time. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ...ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to their default settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (NB) voltage and DRAM voltage in 0.01V steps to update the BIOS...
...allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in real time. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ...ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to their default settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (NB) voltage and DRAM voltage in 0.01V steps to update the BIOS...
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... to a USB flash disk in the future. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place...
... to a USB flash disk in the future. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place...
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Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. b. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. b. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
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... motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support... to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 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 the removable device into M4A88TML....
... motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support... to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 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 the removable device into M4A88TML....
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This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk...
This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk...
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... the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 When BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more...
... the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 When BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more...
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... drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER...
... drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER...
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...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ...the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. If you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 They may not exactly match what you...
...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ...the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. If you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 They may not exactly match what you...
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...driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] ...screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 ...
...driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] ...screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 ...
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...can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0207 Configure CPU. GART Error Reporting...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- The ...
...can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0207 Configure CPU. GART Error Reporting...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- The ...
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... the user password. When this item to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Clear User Password Select this item is set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press to confirm your password...The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Password Check [Setup] When this item shows Installed. After you to configure options for user...
... the user password. When this item to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Clear User Password Select this item is set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press to confirm your password...The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Password Check [Setup] When this item shows Installed. After you to configure options for user...
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... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 Profile This item allows you to run the utility. •...
... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to sub-item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 Profile This item allows you to run the utility. •...