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...give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial ...
...give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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...* Refer to www.amd.com for the 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® ...
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...* Refer to www.amd.com for the 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® ...
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Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - GPU NOS* - 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 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS...
Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - GPU NOS* - 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 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS...
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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... 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. button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP,...
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... 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. button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP,...
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... the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and ...detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving ...
... the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and ...detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving ...
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... inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ...
... inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ...
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... Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power ... the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug....
... Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power ... the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug....
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... 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 ... floppy disk drive connector. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 3. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk ... the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25
... 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 ... floppy disk drive connector. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 3. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk ... the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25
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... PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB connectors (10...
... PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB connectors (10...
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... menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for testing purpose. 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... fit on a menu screen means that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation.
... menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for testing purpose. 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... fit on a menu screen means that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation.
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Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 Master Primary IDE Slave ...] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to navigate through them. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. 2.3 Main menu...
Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 Master Primary IDE Slave ...] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to navigate through them. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. 2.3 Main menu...
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... Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The...gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The BIOS automatically detects the ...
... Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The...gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The BIOS automatically detects the ...
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...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M Conforms to the following specifications... Date: Apr. 24, 2010 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A88T-M conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M Conforms to the following specifications... Date: Apr. 24, 2010 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A88T-M conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.