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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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24...
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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24...
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...necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI ...a chassis). 3. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the screw you ...
...necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI ...a chassis). 3. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the screw you ...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard ... Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard ... Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications...From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following ...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications...From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following ...
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... is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1... a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled...
... is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1... a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled...
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...] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with AHCI driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel...
...] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with AHCI driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel...
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... the / keys to 1.73000V with a 0.0150V increment. The values range from 1.2000V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The value ranges from...
... the / keys to 1.73000V with a 0.0150V increment. The values range from 1.2000V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The value ranges from...