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... 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 ... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.2 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking 2-15 2.4.7 DRAM ...
... 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 ... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.2 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking 2-15 2.4.7 DRAM ...
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...next page) ix resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1080p Supports Dual-link DVI with max. M4A88T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage .../ RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports up to 125W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
...next page) ix resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1080p Supports Dual-link DVI with max. M4A88T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage .../ RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports up to 125W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
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...ASUS Green Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - EPU-4 engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU... increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking ...
...ASUS Green Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - EPU-4 engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU... increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking ...
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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) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel...
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) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel...
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...; 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
...; 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
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...Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with a faster reaction time for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% ... NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. It provides you to ...
...Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with a faster reaction time for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% ... NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. It provides you to ...
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...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Profile The motherboard features... comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a...
...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Profile The motherboard features... comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a...
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...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective ... which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Install a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always...
...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective ... which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Install a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing support (Optional) A* B* SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • • SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • DS ...8226; SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 • • DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing support (Optional) A* B* SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • • SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • DS ...8226; SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 • • DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB...
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...cable matches the ground pin of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher ...CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors....
...cable matches the ground pin of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher ...CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors....
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...system halt state. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 The driver developer may enable it ... SRAT table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system ...
...system halt state. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 The driver developer may enable it ... SRAT table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system ...
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...if you set the CPU fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature....CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE...
...if you set the CPU fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature....CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE...
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Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • ... Allows you to save and load CMOS. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled... saved in your CMOS settings in the Save to load the file. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS O.C.
Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • ... Allows you to save and load CMOS. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled... saved in your CMOS settings in the Save to load the file. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS O.C.