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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 ...
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 ...
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...We 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 max. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 ...8482; 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™. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • ...
...We 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 max. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 ...8482; 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™. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • ...
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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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... 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 support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... 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 support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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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. xii
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... 1: Product introduction Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to connect easily with next-generation components...
... 1: Product introduction Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to connect easily with next-generation components...
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...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. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX... details. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale...
...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. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX... details. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to achieve world O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale...
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.... Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without switching through different utilities. All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo...your processor 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 an extreme yet stable state. It supports file downloading to core components, while providing fast...
.... Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without switching through different utilities. All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo...your processor 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 an extreme yet stable state. It supports file downloading to core components, while providing fast...
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...air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Get your PC...intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
...air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Get your PC...intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
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...models. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 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...
...models. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 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...
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...) 1-36 17. 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... 1-30 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. switch 1-33 19. V EVO/USB3 only. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 6. DRAM_LED Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1...
...) 1-36 17. 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... 1-30 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. switch 1-33 19. V EVO/USB3 only. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 6. DRAM_LED Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1...
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... fit in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Locate ...Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
... fit in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Locate ...Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
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CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to ...
CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to ...
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... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data...
... illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data...
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... memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at... to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13
... memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at... to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13
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... 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...; • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17
... memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...; • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17