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... less power consumption. 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
... less power consumption. 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
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... is a set of digital video standards that gives you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the Internet. Five seconds...and enhanced thermal capacity. With such diversity of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
... is a set of digital video standards that gives you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the Internet. Five seconds...and enhanced thermal capacity. With such diversity of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
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...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Green ASUS... the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. It provides you turn on...
...ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Green ASUS... the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. It provides you turn on...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100&#... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 The CPU fits in completely. 3. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU...
M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100&#... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 The CPU fits in completely. 3. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU...
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... fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is...
... fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is...
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB...and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB...and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -...
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...; 8-8-8-24 • • • N/A • • • N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-15 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendor GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Part No.
...; 8-8-8-24 • • • N/A • • • N/A • • N/A • N/A • N/A • 9 • • • N/A • • 7-7-7-20 • • • 8-8-8-24 • • • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-15 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendor GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Part No.
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... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and...
... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and...
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap...
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap...
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... (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display. Dual display output support • This table...
... (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display. Dual display output support • This table...
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...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 the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 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 designed to the Recommended Power Supply ...
...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 the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 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 designed to the Recommended Power Supply ...
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...using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). SATA4 SATA5 ... 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 ...
...using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). SATA4 SATA5 ... 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 ...
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... to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...
... to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...
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...GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W ...max.) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT is the parallel port interface on...
...GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W ...max.) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT is the parallel port interface on...
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... power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M DRAM LED DRAM_LED ASUS M4A88T-M 1-31 SB_PWR M4A88T-M ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M Onboard Power LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until...
... power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M DRAM LED DRAM_LED ASUS M4A88T-M 1-31 SB_PWR M4A88T-M ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M Onboard Power LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until...
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...174; applications before you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package... BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the...
...174; applications before you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package... BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the...
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...BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • ... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TM.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system....
...BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • ... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TM.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system....
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ... settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Use the navigation keys to another. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ... settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Use the navigation keys to another. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the...
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... Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave... this item to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7
... Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave... this item to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7
