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... 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
... 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
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...in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ...supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD...
...in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ...supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD...
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MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking ... hold the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking ... hold the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
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... to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto...
... to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto...
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... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00...
... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00...
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... port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TM.ROM...
... port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TM.ROM...
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... stores the Setup utility. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. This requires you to configure your system using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++... keys to enter the Setup utility; Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can recognize these...
... stores the Setup utility. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. This requires you to configure your system using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++... keys to enter the Setup utility; Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can recognize these...
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... help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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...- Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Cache L1...
... help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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...- Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Cache L1...
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...] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The value ranges from 1.10000V to decrease power consumption. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] ...
...] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The value ranges from 1.10000V to decrease power consumption. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] ...
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The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to ... when prompted. When you set a password, this item shows Installed. When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. After you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to ... when prompted. When you set a password, this item shows Installed. When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. After you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
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...Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek...
...Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek...