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... 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 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
... 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 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
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...CPUs support up to 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...8482; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
...CPUs support up to 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...8482; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
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It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the...less power consumption. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the...less power consumption. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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... monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI...
... monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI...
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...other end 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A clicking sound...prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention ...
...other end 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A clicking sound...prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention ...
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...174; OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Use a 64-bit Windows® ...OS if you obtain memory modules from the higher-...
...174; OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Use a 64-bit Windows® ...OS if you obtain memory modules from the higher-...
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... N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product ...
... N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product ...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear... the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn...and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear... the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn...and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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...to its default settings. • We recommend 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! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to boot after turning on...
...to its default settings. • We recommend 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! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to boot after turning on...
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...settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information 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 Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The...
...settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information 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 Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The...
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...-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. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to decrease power consumption.
...-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. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to decrease power consumption.
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...[Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video controller...bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID....
...[Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video controller...bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID....
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...] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play...
...] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play...
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Press to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with...
Press to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with...