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.../s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 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 new...it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special ...
.../s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 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 new...it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special ...
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... The actual boot time depends on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which... confusion of digital video standards that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth ...
... The actual boot time depends on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which... confusion of digital video standards that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth ...
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... environment. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ... system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 It provides you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections ...
... environment. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ... system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 It provides you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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... CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 The CPU fits in one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place.... M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the ...
... CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 The CPU fits in one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place.... M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU Socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the ...
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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...
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The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you ... same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the blue slots for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and...
The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you ... same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the blue slots for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and...
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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. DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24...
...; 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. DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24...
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.... 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
.... 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
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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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ... the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due...
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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ... the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due...
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.... 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). DVI-D port. Refer to configure the settings. 11. Go...
.... 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). DVI-D port. Refer to configure the settings. 11. Go...
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...power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A88T-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power ...
...power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A88T-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power ...
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...system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the... RSATA_RXN3 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 . ...
...system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the... RSATA_RXN3 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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...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at ... 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+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is...
...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at ... 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+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is...
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...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. M4A88T-M LPT GND GND GND GND 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ...Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. 9. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) ...
...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. M4A88T-M LPT GND GND GND GND 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ...Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. 9. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) ...
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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is solved. SB_PWR M4A88T-M ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M Onboard Power LED 2. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M DRAM LED DRAM_LED ASUS M4A88T-M 1-31 If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. The illustration below...
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is solved. SB_PWR M4A88T-M ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M Onboard Power LED 2. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M DRAM LED DRAM_LED ASUS M4A88T-M 1-31 If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. The illustration below...
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... the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS...Internet a. 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...ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... in the support DVD that you want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through...
... the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS...Internet a. 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...ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... in the support DVD that you want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through...
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...using 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. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD ... USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn ...
...using 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. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD ... USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn ...
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...desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 ...
...desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 ...
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...appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows 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 ...
...appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Setting this item to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows 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 ...