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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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... the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...174; Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution...
... the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...174; Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution...
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Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) TurboV EVO - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back 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...
Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) TurboV EVO - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back 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...
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... Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a 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... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi GPU Boost - TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a 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... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi GPU Boost - TurboV EVO - 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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... motherboard! 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer...
... motherboard! 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer...
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USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s ...
USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s ...
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...a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to beginners. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with CPU Level UP!... 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. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with ...3D settings, and check the effects with the PCIe x16_2 slot. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
...a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to beginners. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with CPU Level UP!... 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. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with ...3D settings, and check the effects with the PCIe x16_2 slot. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
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... gets you in touch with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. 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 system load. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special ...
... gets you in touch with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. 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 system load. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special ...
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... climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. MemOK...that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. MemOK! Get your system...
... climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. MemOK...that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. MemOK! Get your system...
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... the chassis. The edge with models. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The layout varies with external ports goes 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. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7
... the chassis. The edge with models. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The layout varies with external ports goes 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. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7
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V EVO/USB3 only. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-25 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker ... Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 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...
V EVO/USB3 only. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-25 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker ... Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 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...
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...CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in... socket. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket ...
...CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in... socket. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU ...
Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU ...
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... match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and...
... match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and...
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... the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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
... the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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
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... operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, ...models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V •...
... operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, ...models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V •...
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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 A-Data APACER Corsair Micron Micron Micron Micron - ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - GEIL Micron Micron Micron KTC Qimonda Hynix Micron Micron Micron...
... 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 A-Data APACER Corsair Micron Micron Micron Micron - ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - GEIL Micron Micron Micron KTC Qimonda Hynix Micron Micron Micron...
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... black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS...
... black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS...