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...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-...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
...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-...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... pushes the system 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. Auto...settings, and check the effects with Auto Tuning! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with CPU Level UP! record. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI... to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
... pushes the system 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. Auto...settings, and check the effects with Auto Tuning! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with CPU Level UP! record. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI... to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
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...computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in no time. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ...The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. The built-in real time. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in variety of ...
...computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in no time. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ...The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. The built-in real time. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in variety of ...
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... rear part of the chassis. The layout varies with external ports goes to 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The edge with models. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The...
... rear part of the chassis. The layout varies with external ports goes to 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The edge with models. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The...
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otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90...and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Ensure ...
otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90...and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Ensure ...
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... you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention...
... you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention...
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... of 3) SS - - - 1.65V • KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - 1.65V • Transcend TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Any excess memory from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
... of 3) SS - - - 1.65V • KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - 1.65V • Transcend TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Any excess memory from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
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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 Size SS/ DS A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
... 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 Size SS/ DS A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
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When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS... and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. Size SS/...
When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS... and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. Size SS/...
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... seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system...
... seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system...
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... 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 This port connects to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. VGA...
... 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 This port connects to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. VGA...
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... DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. The dual display function works only under Windows. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback...
... DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 This port is for USB 2.0 devices. The dual display function works only under Windows. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback...
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... cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts ...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a...
... cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts ...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a...
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..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version... RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these...
..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version... RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these...
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... GND NC USB+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. ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the ...
... GND NC USB+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. ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the ...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 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. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 10.
Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 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. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 10.
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs ...lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS ... switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. If ...
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs ...lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS ... switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. If ...
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... 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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will ...
... 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 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will ...
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...folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to ...Ensure that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-37 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and ...
...folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to ...Ensure that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-37 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Place the support DVD...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Place the support DVD...
