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Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 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...
Contents 1.11 Onboard switch 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...
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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.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD®...
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.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD®...
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...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 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT...System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 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! 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...
...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 connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT...System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 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! 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...
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...series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 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! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
...series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 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! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
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...the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD ...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. AMD...
...the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD ...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. AMD...
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...CPU. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support... DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclock without exiting or...
...CPU. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support... DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclock without exiting or...
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... M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 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. 9. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M... connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... M4A88T-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-29 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. 9. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M... connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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... automatically detects. The values range from 1.2000V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 2.445V with a 0.01000V...
... automatically detects. The values range from 1.2000V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 2.445V with a 0.01000V...
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...[25ºC] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power on From S5 By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation.
...[25ºC] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [51ºC] [52ºC] [53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power on From S5 By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation.
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ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Profile Allows 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...
ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Profile Allows 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...