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... 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 ... 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 Timing Configuration 2-16 2.4.8 DRAM Driving...
... 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 ... 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 Timing Configuration 2-16 2.4.8 DRAM Driving...
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... 2 - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - Profile - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Auto Tuning (* adopt fast mode) Precision Tweaker 2 -
... 2 - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - Profile - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Auto Tuning (* adopt fast mode) Precision Tweaker 2 -
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... / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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...
... / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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...
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... devices such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is designed to support up to boost system performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This...
... devices such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is designed to support up to boost system performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This...
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...174; 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you with the ASUS TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by ...ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with just a few clicks away. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock...
...174; 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you with the ASUS TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by ...ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with just a few clicks away. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock...
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... file, giving you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading... damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to overclocking failure. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in ...
... file, giving you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading... damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to overclocking failure. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in ...
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... the memory modules from a memory module. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or...
... the memory modules from a memory module. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or...
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... it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 1866MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... KINGSTON KVR1066D3E7/1G KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 4096MB 2048MB 2048MB 1GB 1GB 2GB DIMM socket SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
... it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 1866MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... KINGSTON KVR1066D3E7/1G KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 4096MB 2048MB 2048MB 1GB 1GB 2GB DIMM socket SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
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...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3.
...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3.
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... overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE...
... overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE...
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.... The configuration options for this function belongs to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency... chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-13 Scroll down to Manual after you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to display the following items: HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.740...
.... The configuration options for this function belongs to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency... chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-13 Scroll down to Manual after you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to display the following items: HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.740...
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...DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Allows you to set the overclocking parameter to 5%. You can also key in the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The profile information varies according to 550MHz....Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. Loads the optimal settings for...
...DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Allows you to set the overclocking parameter to 5%. You can also key in the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The profile information varies according to 550MHz....Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. Loads the optimal settings for...
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... technology. Use the / keys to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. If this happens... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-15
... technology. Use the / keys to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. If this happens... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-15
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...12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each processor core separately. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [Auto] [XOR of Address ...10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set Advanced Clock...
...12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each processor core separately. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [Auto] [XOR of Address ...10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set Advanced Clock...