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Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 1-30 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...
Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 1-30 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...
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...) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
...) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
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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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS... x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...
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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS... x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...
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...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports... Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1...
...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports... Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1...
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... Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics...
... Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics...
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...through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios.... overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This ..., without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update...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 automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS...
...through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios.... overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This ..., without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update...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 automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS...
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....64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. M4A88T-M LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on IBM...
....64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. M4A88T-M LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on IBM...
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... automatically detects. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] 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 halt state to adjust the value...
... automatically detects. The value ranges from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] 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 halt state to adjust the value...
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.../2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and... to select the fan auto mode start working temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function.
.../2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and... to select the fan auto mode start working temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function.
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... • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 ASUSTek O.C. Profile ...Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file...
... • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 ASUSTek O.C. Profile ...Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file...