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... AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of Certain Software This product may not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) for free by sending a request to...
... AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of Certain Software This product may not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) for free by sending a request to...
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... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies (HD mode...
... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies (HD mode...
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.... 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Supporting HDCP...
.... 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Supporting HDCP...
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... work or games, simply through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS...
... work or games, simply through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS...
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... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . The following sub‑...
... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . The following sub‑...
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... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors...
... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors...
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... DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file...
... DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file...
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... click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update...
... click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update...
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.../2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port...
.../2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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... that menu. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) 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 menu. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) 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...
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.... ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Select a device item then press to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
.... ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Select a device item then press to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
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...] Selects the DMA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to [IDE] to [IDE], SATA 5~6 can only be set to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When this item is set to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
...] Selects the DMA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to [IDE] to [IDE], SATA 5~6 can only be set to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When this item is set to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
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..., Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 2106 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.
..., Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 2106 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.
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... [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. The value range depends on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets LoadLine. Use the / keys to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] ~ [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets CPU/NB frequency. Key in...
... [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. The value range depends on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets LoadLine. Use the / keys to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] ~ [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets CPU/NB frequency. Key in...
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... [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to decrease power consumption. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage...
... [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to decrease power consumption. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage...
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... controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] Selects the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal...
... controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard VGA port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] Selects the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal...
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... AMD 880 HDMI Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables AMD 880 HD audio. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16...
... AMD 880 HDMI Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables AMD 880 HD audio. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16...
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... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set to change the advanced settings for boot. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables...
... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set to change the advanced settings for boot. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables...
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...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. When this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. When this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. The number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
