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...AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows®... install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to 1920x1080 Supports...PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory ...
...AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows®... install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to 1920x1080 Supports...PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory ...
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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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.... CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; To disable the PCIe...BIOS for the best graphics performance. Even O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to get high quality images. record. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 TurboV EVO...
.... CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; To disable the PCIe...BIOS for the best graphics performance. Even O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to beginners. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to get high quality images. record. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 TurboV EVO...
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... of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Enjoy an instant performance boost 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 use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. All...
... of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Enjoy an instant performance boost 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 use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. All...
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...achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology...an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ...
...achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology...an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ...
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... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DVI_VGA SPDIFO_ HDMI F_ ESATA_ USB34 SOCKET AM3 O2LED2 O2LED1 MemOK! 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/Slots/...
... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DVI_VGA SPDIFO_ HDMI F_ ESATA_ USB34 SOCKET AM3 O2LED2 O2LED1 MemOK! 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/Slots/...
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ... the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ... the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared...
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... 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. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock ...BIOS for details. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 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 x16_2 slot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...
... 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. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock ...BIOS for details. • We recommend that you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 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 x16_2 slot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...
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...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 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. After ...You do not 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 overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). ...
...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 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. After ...You do not 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 overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). ...
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... (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects to a microphone. 11. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the rear speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for details. 1-22 Chapter...Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). eSATA port. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 8-channel audio configuration. Rear...
... (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects to a microphone. 11. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the rear speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for details. 1-22 Chapter...Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). eSATA port. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 8-channel audio configuration. Rear...
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...Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format ...174; Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 17. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...
...Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format ...174; Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 17. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...
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... Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 ...RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed...
... Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 ...RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed...
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...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector 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 Sound playback is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module ...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS...
...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector 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 Sound playback is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module ...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS...
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...when working on a bare or open-case system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. 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 powered off. Refer to section 1.12...Core Unlocker function. • The system will 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 clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...
...when working on a bare or open-case system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. 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 powered off. Refer to section 1.12...Core Unlocker function. • The system will 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 clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...
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...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and ...Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to its...
...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and ...Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to its...
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...1.12 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 to auto-tune your CPU to ... 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. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II...
...1.12 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 to auto-tune your CPU to ... 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. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II...
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O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable. 3. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to [Disabled]. 4.
O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable. 3. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to [Disabled]. 4.
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... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you want to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2.... either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Click Update button from...
... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you want to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2.... either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Click Update button from...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS... is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 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...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS... is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 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...