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... explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS 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. Offer to Provide Source Code of the product is authorized in receipt of this...
... explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS 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. Offer to Provide Source Code of the product is authorized in receipt of this...
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... parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
... parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
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... warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. ...If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this manual...
... warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. ...If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this manual...
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... 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! xi 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... 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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
... 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! xi 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... 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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...; Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ...for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories 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...
...; Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ...for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories 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...
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...For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4... 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 Serial ATA... Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25
...For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4... 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 Serial ATA... Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25
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.... switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the...set is tested. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
.... switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the...set is tested. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
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... in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an... This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
... in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an... This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
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...Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU OverClocking [Auto] Sets the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set GPU OverClocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets LoadLine. GPU Engine Clock [700] Sets the ... directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 100%] [Min. = 0%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration...
...Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU OverClocking [Auto] Sets the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set GPU OverClocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets LoadLine. GPU Engine Clock [700] Sets the ... directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 100%] [Min. = 0%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration...
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...Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Manual] Sets the DRAM timing mode. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ...] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to...
...Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Manual] Sets the DRAM timing mode. TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ...] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to...
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...manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M4A88T... capability. Select [Per Core] to get full computing power of the processor. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Select [Auto] to [All Cores]. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to configure each process core separately. Configuration options...
...manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M4A88T... capability. Select [Per Core] to get full computing power of the processor. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Select [Auto] to [All Cores]. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to configure each process core separately. Configuration options...
