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... 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
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...find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help... certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys...
...find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help... certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys...
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.... settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to overclock without exiting or...easy with the ASUS TurboV. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is ...a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive... the button. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS TurboV Feel the...actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a ...
.... settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to overclock without exiting or...easy with the ASUS TurboV. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is ...a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive... the button. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS TurboV Feel the...actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a ...
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... the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. function. • The MemOK...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you ...
... the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. function. • The MemOK...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you ...
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... Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...
... Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation...
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...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down... to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup...
...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down... to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup...
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...USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB ...flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To...
...USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB ...flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To...
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...properly from a running operating system can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using the first two options. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2:... BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to reconfigure your BIOS. If you to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are not prompted to ensure optimum performance....
...properly from a running operating system can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using the first two options. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2:... BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to reconfigure your BIOS. If you to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are not prompted to ensure optimum performance....
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...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 2106 ...item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 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...
...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 2106 ...item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 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...
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... during the system halt state to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage.
... during the system halt state to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage.
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... the submenu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Version 2106 Press ... item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-21 Password Check [Setup] When this item is set your choice. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. To...
... the submenu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Version 2106 Press ... item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-21 Password Check [Setup] When this item is set your choice. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. To...
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...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Profile... Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the ...during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to run the utility. Start O.C.
...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Profile... Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the ...during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to run the utility. Start O.C.