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...series CPUs support up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total ...3GB. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual ... Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated ...
...series CPUs support up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total ...3GB. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual ... Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated ...
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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...to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) Supports ...
...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...to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) Supports ...
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...and voltage adjustments. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ ... 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 Tuning ...the PCIe x16_2 slot. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares...
...and voltage adjustments. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ ... 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 Tuning ...the PCIe x16_2 slot. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares...
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... 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 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 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 ...
... 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 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 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 ...
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...; mode. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. See page 1-25...
...; mode. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. See page 1-25...
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.... 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Side Speaker Out port (gray).... Refer to [AHCI]. eSATA port. 6. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter... This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3).
.... 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Side Speaker Out port (gray).... Refer to [AHCI]. eSATA port. 6. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter... This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3).
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...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 IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you are for the...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you can connect...
...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 IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you are for the...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you can connect...
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...Select item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure ... 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 ...
...Select item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure ... 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 ...
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... Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. 1-...
... Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. 1-...
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... and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The...the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. function. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
... and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The...the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. function. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
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... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup.... your CPU to Enable. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to enhance the system performance. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off.
... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup.... your CPU to Enable. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to enhance the system performance. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off.
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... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing ...Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [...
... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing ...Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [...
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... items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...screen means that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. 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 :...
... items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...screen means that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. 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 :...
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Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Refer to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-... [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring ...
Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Refer to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-... [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring ...
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Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU ... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 The configuration options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G...
Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU ... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 The configuration options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G...
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...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS... 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to change the ...
...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS... 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to change the ...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...
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...™ feature. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-27 Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. AddOn...
...™ feature. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-27 Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. AddOn...
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... Select this item to set a User Password: 1. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. When you to clear the user password. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-29 Select an item then press to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. In...
... Select this item to set a User Password: 1. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. When you to clear the user password. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-29 Select an item then press to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. In...
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...saved values. If you selected are saved to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup ... to save changes and exit. Select OK to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-31 2.8.4 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is...
...saved values. If you selected are saved to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup ... to save changes and exit. Select OK to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-31 2.8.4 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is...