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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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M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for 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... CrossFireX™ * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want 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 ...
M4A88T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for 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... CrossFireX™ * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want 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 ...
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... 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool...
... 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool...
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... HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you with the OpenGL standard. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs...
... HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 With such diversity of display outputs, you with the OpenGL standard. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs...
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...; KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The motherboard supports up to the memory address... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps...
...; KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The motherboard supports up to the memory address... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps...
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ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ... • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of...
ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ... • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of...
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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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ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s ... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 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 using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID...
ASUS M4A88T-M 1-25 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s ... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 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 using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID...
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...DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail.... 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. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ...
...DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail.... 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. M4A88T-M M4A88T-M MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ...
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...displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • 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 ... you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www...
...displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • 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 ... you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www...
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...utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click... to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing...
...utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click... to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing...
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...the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to enable it. Before you 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. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to...done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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: Unknown...
...the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to enable it. Before you 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. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to...done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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: Unknown...
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... on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for that menu. 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: 512KB... 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that do not fit on the right side of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in ...
... on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for that menu. 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: 512KB... 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that do not fit on the right side of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in ...
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... Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. When this item to [...Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-19
... Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 2106 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. When this item to [...Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. ASUS M4A88T-M 2-19
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...ensure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Profile 1 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Choose... to the BIOS so that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not ... will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 2 Status...
...ensure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Profile 1 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. Choose... to the BIOS so that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. M4A88T-M BIOS Setup Tools Version 2106 O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not ... will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 2 Status...
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... 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. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn...the Setup menus. When you made changes to Save Changes exit this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made and restore the previously ...
... 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. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn...the Setup menus. When you made changes to Save Changes exit this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made and restore the previously ...