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... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. SidePort Memory - Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT ...II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www...
... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. SidePort Memory - Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT ...II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www...
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...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS...) - TurboV EVO - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD...
...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS...) - TurboV EVO - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD...
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... 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports M4A88T-V EVO: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
... 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports M4A88T-V EVO: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
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For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Hybrid CrossFireX...upgrades. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two CrossFireX™...both the PCIe x16 slots to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. Its ability to...
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Hybrid CrossFireX...upgrades. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two CrossFireX™...both the PCIe x16 slots to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. Its ability to...
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... that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
... that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
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... the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure that...
... the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure that...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector...
...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector...
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...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push ...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you are designed to the Recommended ...
...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push ...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you are designed to the Recommended ...
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... RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives... SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27
... RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives... SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27
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... (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB...
... (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB...
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IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
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... This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. To ensure system...Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to Enable. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section...
... This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. To ensure system...Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to Enable. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section...
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...) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug...
...) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug...
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... to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-friendly design... during motherboard booting process. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35
... to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. This user-friendly design... during motherboard booting process. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is solved. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35
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Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to [Disabled]. 4. 3. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable.
Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to [Disabled]. 4. 3. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable.
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file... the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ 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] ...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file... the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ 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] ...
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... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] 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: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space...
... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] 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: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space...
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... the values for the normal operation. You cannot select an item 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 ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for testing purpose. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 To change the value of the menu screen is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up ...
... the values for the normal operation. You cannot select an item 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 ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for testing purpose. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 To change the value of the menu screen is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up ...
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ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Select a CPU level, and ... more, set CPU Overclocking to the selected CPU level. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 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 Level UP [Auto...
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Select a CPU level, and ... more, set CPU Overclocking to the selected CPU level. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 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 Level UP [Auto...