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... this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
... this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
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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... Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up to DDR3 1066Mhz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www....
...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... Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0, Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up to DDR3 1066Mhz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to www....
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... AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list... 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...
... AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list... 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...
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DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with ...
DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with ...
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...the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the ...other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU ...
...the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the ...other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU ...
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. Install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports...
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. Install a maximum of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports...
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... G7C N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-...
... G7C N/A • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-...
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... RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 ...
... RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M Normal (Default) M4A88T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 ...
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...default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function...
...default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function...
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...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 2106 ...
...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 2106 ...
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... disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to 2.445V with a 0.01000V increment. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the...
... disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to 2.445V with a 0.01000V increment. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the...
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...] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options... [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [...
...] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options... [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [...
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... of USB devices at startup. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is plugged in...
... of USB devices at startup. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is plugged in...
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... O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be... of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to ...
... O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be... of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to ...