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... 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...
... 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...
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...to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try...
...to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try...
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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. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage ... HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) TurboV - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports...
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. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage ... HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) TurboV - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports...
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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 support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE ... x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi 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...
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 support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE ... x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi 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...
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... time. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...
... time. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...
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...reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ...color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 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. Simply shut down...
...reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ...color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 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. Simply shut down...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Keep...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Keep...
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... failure! • If 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 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
... failure! • If 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 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
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CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format ...
CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format ...
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.... • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND ... 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).
.... • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND ... 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).
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.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 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 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 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 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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... playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 ...L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-M HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4A88T-M Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
... playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 ...L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-M HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4A88T-M Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall ...
...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall ...
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... 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the ...save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1
... 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the ...save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update ...BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update ...BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T...
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... the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device... that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu....
... the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device... that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu....
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...exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. •...; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ...
...exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. •...; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ...
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Use the navigation keys to select a field. 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...that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the...
Use the navigation keys to select a field. 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...that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the...
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... These fields show the values for the normal operation. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB...
... These fields show the values for the normal operation. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB...
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There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic...basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic...basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA5/6 menus. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...