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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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...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 discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 ...
...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 discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 ...
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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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... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 AMD...
... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 AMD...
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... devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing ... sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent ...
... devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing ... sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent ...
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...support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Enjoy an instant performance boosy by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction now a reality with just a few clicks away. The ASUS... result depends on the system configuration. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD® CPU. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the...
...support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Enjoy an instant performance boosy by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction now a reality with just a few clicks away. The ASUS... result depends on the system configuration. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD® CPU. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the...
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... ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
... ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
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... 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 1....73000V with a 0.0150V increment. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode ...
... 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 1....73000V with a 0.0150V increment. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode ...
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... detected temperatures to be displayed. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ~ [47ºC] [48º... or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. 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. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
... detected temperatures to be displayed. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ~ [47ºC] [48º... or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. 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. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
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...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 save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T...-M 2-23 Press to run the utility 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 ...
...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 save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T...-M 2-23 Press to run the utility 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 ...