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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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... installed and used in a particular installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class... 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... installed and used in a particular installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class... 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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... and the power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with... the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure ...
... and the power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with... the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure ...
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...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.../ Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer 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 x PCI slot AMD...mode only) Optical S/PDIF_OUT port at the back panel (continued on the motherboard.
...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.../ Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer 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 x PCI slot AMD...mode only) Optical S/PDIF_OUT port at the back panel (continued on the motherboard.
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged...
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... CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1866 (O.C.)/1333... rates of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the ...
... CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1866 (O.C.)/1333... rates of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the ...
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...drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of display outputs, you with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition ...which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are able to the Internet. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth...
...drives to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of display outputs, you with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-3 HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition ...which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are able to the Internet. 1.3.2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth...
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... you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the...
... you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the...
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...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with the European Union's Restriction ...color boot logos to their default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. It provides you turn on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a faster reaction...
...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you with the European Union's Restriction ...color boot logos to their default settings. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. It provides you turn on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a faster reaction...
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... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-M ASUS M4A88T-M 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...° angle. The CPU fits only in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure...
...° angle. The CPU fits only in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-M 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure...
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...you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-...10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. When the CPU ...
...you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-...10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A88T-M M4A88T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. When the CPU ...
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... the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and ... module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and...
... the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and ... module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-M 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and...
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...with less power consumption. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to the module base. 5. 3. ...other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the retention bracket is in place.
...with less power consumption. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to the module base. 5. 3. ...other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M M4A88T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the retention bracket is in place.
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...Chip NO. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on the blue slots for single-channel... operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ ... system memory if you do any of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13
...Chip NO. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on the blue slots for single-channel... operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ ... system memory if you do any of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • ASUS M4A88T-M 1-13
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... in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, ... DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Go ...
... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, ... DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88T-M 1-21 Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Go ...