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...; II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS...system. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration.
...; II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS...system. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration.
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...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) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS... Hybrid Processor - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA ...
...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) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS... Hybrid Processor - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA ...
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... 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 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 -
... 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 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 -
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... power consumption. 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing...
... power consumption. 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing...
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.... the latest connectivity standard. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward compatible with the highest-quality home theater experience. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology...
.... the latest connectivity standard. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is also backward compatible with the highest-quality home theater experience. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology...
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...ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. record. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. Even O.C. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3..., eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC ...
...ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. record. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. Even O.C. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3..., eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC ...
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... orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the...
... orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the...
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...Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. 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 ...CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) 1-24 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-36 17. V EVO/USB3 only. switch 1-33 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit...
...Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. 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 ...CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) 1-24 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-36 17. V EVO/USB3 only. switch 1-33 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit...
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... not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different...
... not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different...
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.... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
.... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention...
... mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention...
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... Configuration section in the BIOS for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe ...card) N/A x16 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe x1 slot when you to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... Configuration section in the BIOS for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe ...card) N/A x16 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe x1 slot when you to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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...Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to the rear speakers .... Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). Refer to [AHCI]. eSATA port. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 13...
...Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to the rear speakers .... Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). Refer to [AHCI]. eSATA port. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 13...
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...These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN 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 fan connectors on ...the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN 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....
...These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN 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 fan connectors on ...the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN 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....
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... +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 are for details. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you...high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU...
... +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 are for details. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you...high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU...
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3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There ... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master...
3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There ... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master...
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ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 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 •...
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 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 •...
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... supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR 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 system warning speaker. The...
... supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR 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 system warning speaker. The...
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... USB_P8USB_P8+ 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. Serial port connector...then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6.
... USB_P8USB_P8+ 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. Serial port connector...then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6.