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... not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
... not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives etc to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
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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...Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up to DDR3 1066Mhz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www.amd.com for...
...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...Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up to DDR3 1066Mhz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www.amd.com for...
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... work under Hybrid CrossfireX mode. Core Unlocker Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS Q-Fan ASUS overclocking features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O.C. GPU NOS* - Turbo Key - vChipset (N.B.): Adjustable ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - TurboV - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS...
... work under Hybrid CrossfireX mode. Core Unlocker Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS Q-Fan ASUS overclocking features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O.C. GPU NOS* - Turbo Key - vChipset (N.B.): Adjustable ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - TurboV - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS...
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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, ...
...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, ...
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...deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 It supports file downloading to 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. 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...
...deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 It supports file downloading to 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. 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...
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... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card 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...
... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card 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...
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... Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88T... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement...
... Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88T... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement...
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The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, ... Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk...
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, ... Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk...
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... module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB...
... module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB...
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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: ... Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 2106 This option should remain disabled for that is user- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items...
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: ... Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 2106 This option should remain disabled for that is user- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items...
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... 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen...Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive.
... 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen...Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA drive.
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Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other... system devices. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory...
Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other... system devices. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory...
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...interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A88T-M conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We...
...interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A88T-M conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We...