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...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 ... 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU Booster 2-15 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility 2-16 2.4.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 2-16 iv
...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 ... 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU Booster 2-15 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility 2-16 2.4.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 2-16 iv
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... dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward ...compatible with the highest-quality home theater experience. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with USB 2.0 components. ...
... dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward ...compatible with the highest-quality home theater experience. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with USB 2.0 components. ...
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...CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the PCIe x16_2 slot. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support...is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking 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...
...CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the PCIe x16_2 slot. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support...is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking 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...
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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 access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed... modes. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to speed up performance based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD®...
...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 access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed... modes. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to speed up performance based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD®...
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... Chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS O.C. Get...
... Chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge chipset. MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS O.C. Get...
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... port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link 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 VGA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
... port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link 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 VGA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
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... - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port...
... - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 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 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 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 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ...
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The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to begin automatic memory compatibility ... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. 2. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS...
The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to begin automatic memory compatibility ... memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. 2. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS...
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...item. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up ...configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting...
...item. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up ...configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting...
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... motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target...OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ...
... motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target...OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ...
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...] and allows you install a 6-core CPU. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. The valid value ranges vary...the Turbo Core ratio. The values range from 200MHz to use a fixed iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [...
...] and allows you install a 6-core CPU. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. The valid value ranges vary...the Turbo Core ratio. The values range from 200MHz to use a fixed iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [...
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.... Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-21 Configuration options: [X4 Mode (fast)] [Auto] Auto x4 Mode (fast) Automatically optimizes performance and functionality according to select the unganged DRAM...slot (blue) for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Allows you to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you install these cards on the PCIe X1 slot, the PCIe X16_2 slot will run at X2 speed so that you to ...
.... Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-21 Configuration options: [X4 Mode (fast)] [Auto] Auto x4 Mode (fast) Automatically optimizes performance and functionality according to select the unganged DRAM...slot (blue) for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Allows you to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you install these cards on the PCIe X1 slot, the PCIe X16_2 slot will run at X2 speed so that you to ...
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... information This item appears only when you set to disable or enable the HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. SidePort Clock Speed [DDR3-1333MHz] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express device as the primary display and enable this...
... information This item appears only when you set to disable or enable the HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. SidePort Clock Speed [DDR3-1333MHz] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express device as the primary display and enable this...
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...[Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to set the CPU fan parameters. Select [Ignored] if you to generate a wake event. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan... Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected speed. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
...[Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to set the CPU fan parameters. Select [Ignored] if you to generate a wake event. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan... Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected speed. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
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...item appears only when you to manually set a lower limit for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis ...Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to the Northbridge chipset. If the Chassis fan speed is over 95ºC to avoid any damage to set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti...
...item appears only when you to manually set a lower limit for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis ...Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to the Northbridge chipset. If the Chassis fan speed is over 95ºC to avoid any damage to set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti...