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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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... 0.003125V increment - GPU NOS* - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.01V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Auto Tuning (Fast Mode only) * GPU NOS does not work under Hybrid...
... 0.003125V increment - GPU NOS* - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A88T-M specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at 0.01V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tool: - Auto Tuning (Fast Mode only) * GPU NOS does not work under Hybrid...
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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...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 ...
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... that gives 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. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital...USB drives. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T...
... that gives 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. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital...USB drives. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for Express Gate source codes. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T...
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...that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in different scenarios. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. now a reality with just a ... its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices ...
...that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in different scenarios. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. now a reality with just a ... its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices ...
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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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... Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
... Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
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... Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These 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...
... Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These 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...
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You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on ...these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the ...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 Serial ATA....
You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on ...these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the ...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 Serial ATA....
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... is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 These USB connectors comply...
... is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-M 1-27 These USB connectors comply...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS:... 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown...
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS:... 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown...
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...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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 file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05...
...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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 file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M VER: 2106 (H:00 B:07) DATE: 05...
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... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for ... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure!
... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for ... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure!
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... the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu... the CPU and other system devices. 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. Change Field Tab ...
... the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu... the CPU and other system devices. 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. Change Field Tab ...
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...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. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. When this menu allows you to...Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Plug ...
...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. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. When this menu allows you to...Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Plug ...
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...checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Allows you to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
...checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Allows you to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M 2-23 Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...