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... 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 the above items is... line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
... 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 the above items is... line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... CrossFireX™ is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% All High-... Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. It provides you with the ASUS TurboV. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This...
... CrossFireX™ is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% All High-... Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. It provides you with the ASUS TurboV. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5
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... SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. System panel...
... SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 12. System panel...
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You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector!
You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 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 DO NOT forget to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in...
... occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 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 DO NOT forget to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in...
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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 DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors OCZ CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
.../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 DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors OCZ CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 1024MB 2048MB SS Samsung DS Samsung SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9...
...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 1024MB 2048MB SS Samsung DS Samsung SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the ...
Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the ...
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... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... 1 and 2. DVI-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. 10. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... 1 and 2. DVI-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. 10. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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... only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for details. 3. LPT standardizes as a printer. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors...
... only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for details. 3. LPT standardizes as a printer. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors...
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... 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. • These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 5. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial...
... 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. • These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 5. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial...
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...) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. The...
...) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. The...
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... at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of ... features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon...
... at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of ... features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon...
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...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that ...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that ...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
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...motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure ...system compatibility and stability. 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the...
...motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure ...system compatibility and stability. 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the...
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... backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned 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!...
... backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned 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!...
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...• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the... ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a ...
...• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the... ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a ...
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.... To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 : ...
.... To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 : ...