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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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... the user is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables.... vi Changes or modifications to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to this equipment. DO...
... the user is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables.... vi Changes or modifications to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to this equipment. DO...
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... carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are using an adapter...
... carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are using an adapter...
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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...-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies (HD mode only) Optical S/PDIF_OUT port at the back panel (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Supports Dual-link DVI with maximum resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI...
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...-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies (HD mode only) Optical S/PDIF_OUT port at the back panel (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Supports Dual-link DVI with maximum resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI...
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... supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
... supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
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...5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs... which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest...
...5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs... which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest...
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... installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Refer to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time ...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of digital video standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard...
... installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Refer to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time ...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of digital video standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard...
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...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS from switching power...without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, ...
...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS from switching power...without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, ...
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... at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system...
... at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system...
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..., switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
..., switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T... socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has...
...motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T... socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has...
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.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is...
.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is...
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...If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan...base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11
...If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan...base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11
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...DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but ...
...DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but ...
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.... • Due to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. Install a maximum of the following: - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - You may install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
.... • Due to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. Install a maximum of the following: - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - You may install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
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... DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2.
... DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2.
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...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the...
...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the...
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... compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...
... compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...