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... 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-26 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
... 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-26 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
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... Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition...
... Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition...
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... disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Profile that allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...-in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your...
... disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Profile that allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...-in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your...
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...3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI...
...3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI...
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... 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 Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This...devices. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS ...
... 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 Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This...devices. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS ...
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...GND +5 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 you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-...consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors ...
...GND +5 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 you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-...consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors ...
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... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and ... 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 details.
... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and ... 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 details.
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... also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS .... • The MemOK! switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. 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! Press and hold the MemOK!
... also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS .... • The MemOK! switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. 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! Press and hold the MemOK!
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... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within...
... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within...
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... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility automatically checks the ...
... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility automatically checks the ...
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... at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the...; Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select...
... at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the...; Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select...
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...file and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g ... computer. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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:\ A: M4A88TU3.ROM 2097152 2010-01...
...file and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g ... computer. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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:\ A: M4A88TU3.ROM 2097152 2010-01...
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... Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
... Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
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... window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll ...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
... window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll ...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
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...] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
...] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
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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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU ...******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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 ...
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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU ...******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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 ...
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... Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 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...
... Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 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...
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... Address [3F8/IRQ4] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HDAudio Controller...] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1430MHz] [DDR3-1460MHz] ~ [DDR3-2000MHz] ...
... Address [3F8/IRQ4] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HDAudio Controller...] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1430MHz] [DDR3-1460MHz] ~ [DDR3-2000MHz] ...
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.... USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 2.5.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
.... USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 2.5.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 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 support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system...
... options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 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 support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system...