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...technician for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Communications. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. vi Operation is no ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for connection of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in ...
...technician for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Communications. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. vi Operation is no ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for connection of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in ...
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... the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a...vii Do not place the product in your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and ...
... the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a...vii Do not place the product in your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and ...
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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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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... drives. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for digital display devices such as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that... (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Built to boost system performance. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such...
... drives. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for digital display devices such as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that... (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Built to boost system performance. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such...
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... if you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and... the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU.
... if you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and... the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU.
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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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention... to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The figure illustrates ...
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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention... to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The figure illustrates ...
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...data. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. This port ...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 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move ...
...data. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. This port ...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 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move ...
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... GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps ... connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
... GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps ... connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
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..., then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any device jumper...
..., then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any device jumper...
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ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 In IDE mode,... 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 using Windows® XP SP2 or later... version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables...
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 In IDE mode,... 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 using Windows® XP SP2 or later... version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables...
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... Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD...
... Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD...
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... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Doing so will...
... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Doing so will...
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...avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for ... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
...avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for ... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration...
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration...
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...cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. menu. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...asks for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to load default values. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-31 Select OK to save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend ...
...cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. menu. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M4A88T-V EVO/USB3...asks for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to load default values. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-31 Select OK to save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend ...