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... 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
... 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
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...1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution 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® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / ...Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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.amd.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up...
...1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution 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® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / ...Due to the CPU limitation, AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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.amd.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory up...
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... double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.
... double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.
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...of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog... display output interfaces - Refer to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP ...
...of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog... display output interfaces - Refer to support.asus.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP ...
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...Kingston Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ... same CAS latency. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The motherboard supports up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-27 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • Install the...
...Kingston Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ... same CAS latency. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The motherboard supports up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-27 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • Install the...
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... are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. HDMI port. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your... device of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. The dual display function works only under Windows.
... are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. HDMI port. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your... device of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. The dual display function works only under Windows.
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... DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Windows® XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Best resolution Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p • To play Blu-ray discs, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and...
... DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Windows® XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Best resolution Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p • To play Blu-ray discs, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and...
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... use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M M4A88T-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using these connectors, set . • Due to create...
... use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M M4A88T-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using these connectors, set . • Due to create...
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...the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment....
...the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment....
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... updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of your...
... updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of your...
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... the support DVD that you to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update...
... the support DVD that you to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update...
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... 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file... to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS ...
... 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file... to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS ...
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... the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the normal operation. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor...
... the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the normal operation. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor...
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...• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies ...2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full...
...• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies ...2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full...
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...sub-item. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 6 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profiles. Choose [Prompt User]... and press , and then choose a profile number to save the current BIOS file to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not ...
...sub-item. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 6 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profiles. Choose [Prompt User]... and press , and then choose a profile number to save the current BIOS file to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not ...
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....n. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to Save Changes exit this exit. Discard Changes This option allows you...to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 2106 ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. When you select this option or if you select this option...
....n. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to Save Changes exit this exit. Discard Changes This option allows you...to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 2106 ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. When you select this option or if you select this option...