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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Hold down 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. Removing the cap will cause system ... pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Hold down 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. Removing the cap will cause system ... pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
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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... This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground ... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...
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... This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground ... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select...
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...using the provided utility described in this chapter are for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to run this motherboard apply to most ...conditions to your BIOS. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 ...
...using the provided utility described in this chapter are for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to run this motherboard apply to most ...conditions to your BIOS. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 ...
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... press to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Setting this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in . Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set... or disables the USB functions. If no USB device is plugged in the system. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter...
... press to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Setting this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in . Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set... or disables the USB functions. If no USB device is plugged in the system. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter...
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.... This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. After you set a password, this item is set to select and update BIOS. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items ... this item shows Installed. 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 ENTER to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-21
.... This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. After you set a password, this item is set to select and update BIOS. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items ... this item shows Installed. 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 ENTER to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-21
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...15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 7 Status... O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...
...15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 7 Status... O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...
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... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Start O.C. 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 FAT 32/16... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23
... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Start O.C. 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 FAT 32/16... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23