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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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... 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...
... 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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... receiver is required to Part 15 of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of the FCC Rules. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts...
... receiver is required to Part 15 of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of the FCC Rules. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts...
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About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all...
About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all...
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... key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are...in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to select. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that may have been ...
... key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are...in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to select. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that may have been ...
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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...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 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...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 www.amd.com for...
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M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.003125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive ...200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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. Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 550MHz at ...
M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.003125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive ...200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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. Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 550MHz at ...
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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...24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 16Mb Flash 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...
...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...24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 16Mb Flash 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...
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... 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package...
... 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package...
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It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 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 double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to external home theater audio systems via the S/...
It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 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 double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to external home theater audio systems via the S/...
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... your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu...
... your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu...
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...performances without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a... interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve ...
...performances without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a... interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC --- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve ...
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...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. This is in line with the European ...feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 C.P.R. eliminates the need to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. It provides you turn on the use ...
...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. This is in line with the European ...feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 C.P.R. eliminates the need to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. It provides you turn on the use ...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid ...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... Socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. ...
... Socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. ...
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CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
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... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...