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...quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward compatible with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is a set of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced...
...quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward compatible with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is a set of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced...
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...EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo Unlocker gets you in one place design allows you to external devices. with independent power to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB..., ASUS AI Suite II allows you need it. 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...
...EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to unleash extra processing capabilities. Turbo Unlocker gets you in one place design allows you to external devices. with independent power to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB..., ASUS AI Suite II allows you need it. 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...
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...detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to share and distribute your system up and ...the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic...
...detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to share and distribute your system up and ...the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic...
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... the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI...
... the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI...
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.... 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 ... HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
.... 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 ... HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
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... NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. Connect the USB...
... NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. Connect the USB...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately.
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately.
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...the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you want ...optical drive. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update ...
...the installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you want ...optical drive. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update ...
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... the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system...utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Insert the support...
... the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system...utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Insert the support...