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... the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL ...KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL ...KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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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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... using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. vii Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
... using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. vii Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
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...with maximum resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI™ with maximum resolution up to 1920 x 1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution 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 ...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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...
...with maximum resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI™ with maximum resolution up to 1920 x 1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution 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 ...ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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...
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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... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports 3 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 ...
...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... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports 3 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 ...
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...; 3.0-based system bus. 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! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
...; 3.0-based system bus. 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! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
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...features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher ... requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 a smoother and faster ...
...features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher ... requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 a smoother and faster ...
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... on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Refer to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access...quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. •...
... on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Refer to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access...quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. •...
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...automates overclocking to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS... file. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving...
...automates overclocking to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS... file. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving...
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... You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Corsair Kingston Kingston Kingston Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Install ... - Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the blue slots for the OS can be about 3GB or...
... You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1800 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Corsair Kingston Kingston Kingston Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Install ... - Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the blue slots for the OS can be about 3GB or...
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...18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-15
...N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-15
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...DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C 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 introduction...
...DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C 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 introduction...
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... to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra...The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the...
... to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra...The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the...
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... the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the... cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the... cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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... under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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...+12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88T-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
...+12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88T-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
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... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 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 connectors, set . &#... and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 3. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ...
... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 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 connectors, set . &#... and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 3. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ...
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...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when ...connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power...
...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when ...connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power...
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... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 5. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC...
... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 5. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC...
