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... 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for...
... 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for...
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... scale down screen resolution to set up . To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to beginners. This tool also provides stability testing. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows®...
... scale down screen resolution to set up . To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to beginners. This tool also provides stability testing. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows®...
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... expensive devices and the motherboard from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. It supports file downloading to USB drives...
... expensive devices and the motherboard from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. It supports file downloading to USB drives...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card...
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... slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default...
... slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default...
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... In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. This port connects to the rear speakers in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Rear Speaker Out port (black). USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
... In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. This port connects to the rear speakers in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Rear Speaker Out port (black). USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
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... Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. b. c. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of...
... Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. b. c. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of...
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... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using...
... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. b. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
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.... To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items...
.... To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items...
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...) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select an item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to display the submenu. Setting this mode, and if the device was not...
...) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select an item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to display the submenu. Setting this mode, and if the device was not...
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... the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... [Manual] after you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU...
... [Manual] after you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU...
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... CPU model. Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 Use the and keys to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto...
... CPU model. Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 Use the and keys to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto...
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...change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable and disable clock for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options...
...change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable and disable clock for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options...
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...Internal Graphics Mode item to select the FB Location. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Coarse] [Fine] Surround View [Auto] If you set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...Internal Graphics Mode item to select the FB Location. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Coarse] [Fine] Surround View [Auto] If you set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either 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. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or...
...is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either 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. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or...
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...# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Select an item then press to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC...
...# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Select an item then press to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC...
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... BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. 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. When this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
... BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. 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. When this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
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... the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password. Clear User Password Select this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1...
... the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password. Clear User Password Select this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1...