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... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
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.... vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Turbo Key - vCore:...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. vChipset (N.B.): Adjustable chipset at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! GPU NOS* - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB...
.... vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Turbo Key - vCore:...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. vChipset (N.B.): Adjustable chipset at the back panel) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! GPU NOS* - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB...
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...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 ...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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS...
...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 ...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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS...
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... that automatically detects and identifies what types of display outputs, you quick access to support.asus.com for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Refer to the Internet. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system...
... that automatically detects and identifies what types of display outputs, you quick access to support.asus.com for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 Refer to the Internet. It supports file downloading to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into... work or games, simply through pressing the button. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into... work or games, simply through pressing the button. now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
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... of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line ... Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for...
... of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line ... Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for...
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... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - ...
... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - ...
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...ATA RAID set using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named ... backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 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 RSATA_RXP5...
...ATA RAID set using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named ... backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 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 RSATA_RXP5...
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... is purchased separately. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 5.
... is purchased separately. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 5.
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to download then click Next. ..., select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to download then click Next. ..., select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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...correct BIOS file is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Select ...Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27...
...correct BIOS file is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Select ...Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27...
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You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility ... contains the BIOS file. • Before 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. Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system...
You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility ... contains the BIOS file. • Before 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. Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system...
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...depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 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 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays ...
...depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 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 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays ...
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... the devices in . 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. 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. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set to malfunction. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec...
... the devices in . 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. 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. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set to malfunction. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec...
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... M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash... O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. 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...
... M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash... O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. 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...