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...21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-19 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-23 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-23 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW ... Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-30 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-31 2.9 Exit menu 2-31
...21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-19 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-23 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-23 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW ... Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-30 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-31 2.9 Exit menu 2-31
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... Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Core Unlocker - MemOK! 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 back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel...
... Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Core Unlocker - MemOK! 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 back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector...
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Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. USB 3.0 support (for audio/video appliances such as LCD monitors. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. S/PDIF out connector at the back panel This motherboard...
Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. USB 3.0 support (for audio/video appliances such as LCD monitors. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. S/PDIF out connector at the back panel This motherboard...
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... the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by auto-tuning your processor to external devices. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and... disk space. Turbo Unlocker gets you in one place design allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS ...
... the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by auto-tuning your processor to external devices. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and... disk space. Turbo Unlocker gets you in one place design allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS ...
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...built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to share and distribute your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other ... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ...
...built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to share and distribute your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other ... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ...
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...EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- V EVO/USB3 only. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 14. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 9. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module...
...EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- V EVO/USB3 only. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 14. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 9. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module...
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... 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 Express x1 network cards, SCSI ... cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ...
... 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 Express x1 network cards, SCSI ... cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ...
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Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. This ... RAM data. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...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
Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. This ... RAM data. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...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
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...Sound Playback to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). To use hot-plug, set the SATA ...This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction eSATA port. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel...ATA hard disk drive. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO).
...Sound Playback to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). To use hot-plug, set the SATA ...This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction eSATA port. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel...ATA hard disk drive. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO).
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...compliant allowing playback of 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 ...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 port has display. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...
...compliant allowing playback of 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 ...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 port has display. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...
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... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The serial...
... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The serial...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 10. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 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. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector.
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 10. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 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. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector.
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... Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to...
... Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to...
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... ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then...
... ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then...
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...under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file ... 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the ...
...under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file ... 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the ...
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... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive... and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when...
... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive... and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when...
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Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected ...filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] 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 PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done,...
Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected ...filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] 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 PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done,...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or ...[Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or ...[Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
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... item is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in this item is disabled. If no...
... item is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in this item is disabled. If no...