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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
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...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vii Operation safety • Before installing ...cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal...
...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vii Operation safety • Before installing ...cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal...
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... slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s; SidePort Memory - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated...for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up to...
... slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s; SidePort Memory - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated...for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up to...
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... I/O 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...
... I/O 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...
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xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...• Refer to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Even O.C. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. ...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. Hybrid CrossFireX™... details. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...
...• Refer to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. Even O.C. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. ...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. Hybrid CrossFireX™... details. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Turbo Key boosts performance with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...
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... on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the motherboard ... touch with more power when you to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you to access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed control, ...
... on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the motherboard ... touch with more power when you to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you to access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed control, ...
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... different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant...
... different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant...
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...or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. This is in line with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before... the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
...or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. This is in line with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before... the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell... CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
... pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell... CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
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... card. 3. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... card. 3. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ... 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the...
...Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ... 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the...
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Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 VGA port. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 VGA port. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
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... and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. This port connects to a microphone. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO). eSATA port. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for details. 1-22 Chapter ...
... and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. This port connects to a microphone. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO). eSATA port. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for details. 1-22 Chapter ...
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...system requirements listed below. The dual display function works only under Windows. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of Blu-ray discs...8226; Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. DVI-D port. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected ...
...system requirements listed below. The dual display function works only under Windows. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of Blu-ray discs...8226; Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. DVI-D port. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected ...
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... XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...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 set using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through...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 set using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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...for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability...[HD Audio]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Go to Start > Control Panel > ...
...for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability...[HD Audio]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Go to Start > Control Panel > ...
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... use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights...
... use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights...
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...not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 ...the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
...not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 ...the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is...12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 1-34 Chapter ... Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is...12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 1-34 Chapter ... Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3.