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...no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by any warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,... in writing by sending a request to anyone in any form or by the purchaser for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...
...no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by any warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,... in writing by sending a request to anyone in any form or by the purchaser for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...
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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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... product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer...
... product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer...
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...memory modules * Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio...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 discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x ...
...memory modules * Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 1GB Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio...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 discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x ...
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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 ... 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 & Mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 ...
... 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 ... 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 & Mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI port 1 ...
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...! 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...
...! 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...
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... higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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...sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is optimized with an...
... higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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...sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. DDR3 1866(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is optimized with an...
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... capacity. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of digital video standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu...-ray discs, HDMI provides you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs...
... capacity. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of digital video standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu...-ray discs, HDMI provides you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs...
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... of a latent AMD® CPU. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. Enjoy an instant performance boosy by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology ...
... of a latent AMD® CPU. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. Enjoy an instant performance boosy by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology ...
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...) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 3GB system memory if you do any of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • KHX14400D3K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • • KHX14400D3K3...
...) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 3GB system memory if you do any of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • KHX14400D3K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • • KHX14400D3K3...
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... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • 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...
...K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • 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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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM support CL A* B* C* Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • • Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E ... 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 ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM support CL A* B* C* Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A • • • Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E ... 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 ...
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... DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ...Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ...
... DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ...Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ...
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...your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite ...cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
...your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite ...cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
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... DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Rear Speaker Out - ... allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
... DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Rear Speaker Out - ... allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
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...-5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU...
...-5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-23 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use a PSU...
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...; XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s...pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk ...
...; XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s...pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk ...
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... PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you ... mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector.
... PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you ... mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector.
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...supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T...-M 1-27 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ 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 ...
...supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The serial port module is purchased separately. 6. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T...-M 1-27 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ 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 ...