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... 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
... 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
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...temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the... you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that...
...temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the... you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that...
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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Turbo Key - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.01V increment - Precision Tweaker 2 - Auto Tuning (Fast Mode...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Turbo Key - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.01V increment - Precision Tweaker 2 - Auto Tuning (Fast Mode...
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xi button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE ... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M4A88T-M specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port (Keyboard & Mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI...
xi button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE ... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M4A88T-M specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port (Keyboard & Mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI...
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... different scenarios. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects...
... different scenarios. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects...
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...the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to safeguard consumers' ...health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS...
...the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to safeguard consumers' ...health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS...
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... and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the ...
... and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the ...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
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... you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format...
... you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format...
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... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M M4A88T-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using these connectors, set . ... MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...
... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M M4A88T-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using these connectors, set . ... MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder ...
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written...
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...97 audio standard. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item... in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on...
...97 audio standard. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item... in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on...
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MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning...on a bare or open-case system. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory.... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...
MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning...on a bare or open-case system. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory.... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...
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... site nearest you want to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... site nearest you want to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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Before you 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. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...either of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Always update the utility to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: ...
Before you 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. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...either of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Always update the utility to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: ...
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... automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Ensure...
... automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Ensure...
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... 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to run this program. The SPI chip on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability.... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
... 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to run this program. The SPI chip on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability.... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
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... of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE...
... of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE...
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... A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items 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 ...
... A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items 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 ...
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...Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item ...then press to select a field. Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date...
...Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item ...then press to select a field. Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date...