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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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...motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are also provided. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. ... are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully...
...motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are also provided. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. ... are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully...
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...X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.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. Integrated... / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system...
...X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.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. Integrated... / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system...
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... - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Core Unlocker - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS O.C. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...
... - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Core Unlocker - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS O.C. Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...
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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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For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners....screen resolution 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. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners....screen resolution 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. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
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...). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- Simply activate a ...ODDs and USB drives. All 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 system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from damage caused by...
...). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI Suite II With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- Simply activate a ...ODDs and USB drives. All 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 system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from damage caused by...
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... in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows you the freedom to...BIOS file. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in real time. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
... in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows you the freedom to...BIOS file. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in real time. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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... the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM voltage in the bag that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on them due to static electricity. •...ICs on 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
... the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM voltage in the bag that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on them due to static electricity. •...ICs on 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
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...pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) 1-24 11. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. 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 CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) 1-24 11. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. 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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...specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics slots that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the...
...specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics slots that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the...
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... slot. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap...for better thermal environment. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 set...
... slot. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap...for better thermal environment. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 set...
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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 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1 ... help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
... 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 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1 ... help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
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... Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Microphone port (pink). To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line..., or other audio sources. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. 6.
... Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Microphone port (pink). To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line..., or other audio sources. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. 6.
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ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format...
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format...
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...and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial... 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 details.
...and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial... 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 details.
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...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS... audio I/O module is 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 the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If...
...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS... audio I/O module is 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 the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If...
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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 turned to enhance system performance. 1. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS... the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to activate the Core Unlocker function....
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 turned to enhance system performance. 1. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS... the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to activate the Core Unlocker function....
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... the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 function. MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download...
... the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 function. MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download...
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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 ...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 change the switch setting to... 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.
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 ...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 change the switch setting to... 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.