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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-V EVO Series 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 1-7 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-V EVO Series 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 1-7 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...
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... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a particular installation. Changes or modifications...vi Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to comply with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to enable...
... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a particular installation. Changes or modifications...vi Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to comply with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to enable...
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...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter ... contact your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter ... contact your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
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... on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The package contents vary from models. •...
... on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The package contents vary from models. •...
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... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to connect easily with next-generation... digital video standards that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus...
... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to connect easily with next-generation... digital video standards that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus...
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..., while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. One click 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 to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo Key II Enjoy superb ...
..., while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. One click 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 to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo Key II Enjoy superb ...
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...stream while recording. Get your system up and running in different geographic regions and your system boot success. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in real...
...stream while recording. Get your system up and running in different geographic regions and your system boot success. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in real...
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...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply...
...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply...
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... Place nine screws into the chassis in this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 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. 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...
... Place nine screws into the chassis in this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 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. 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...
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...the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the socket ... AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket.
...the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the socket ... AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket.
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
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If 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 fan ... that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: ...
If 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 fan ... that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: ...
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... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
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.... • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if ...to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V ...
.... • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if ...to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS...black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS...black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to ...
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... notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction...
... notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction...
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... cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics slots that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with...settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics slots that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with...settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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... PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards ...for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe ...
... PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards ...for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe ...
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... better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub...® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 17. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 15.
... better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub...® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 17. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. The dual display function works only under Windows. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 15.