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... x PCI slots Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz...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 max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to 2048x1536 @85Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10...
... x PCI slots Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz...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 max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to 2048x1536 @85Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10...
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... BIOS 3 - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - TurboV EVO - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
... BIOS 3 - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - TurboV EVO - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
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... at 0.003125V increment - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at... 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:...
... at 0.003125V increment - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at... 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:...
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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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the...
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The interface of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. The dual-channel DDR3 ...
The interface of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. The dual-channel DDR3 ...
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..., upgrade your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with CPU Level UP! For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Its ability to beginners. while TurboV offers more options to...This tool also provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with just one touch; 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 enables high-...
..., upgrade your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with CPU Level UP! For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Its ability to beginners. while TurboV offers more options to...This tool also provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with just one touch; 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 enables high-...
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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 illustrations in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When ...the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only.
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 illustrations in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When ...the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only.
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V EVO/USB3 only. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. Serial port connector (10-1 ... Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1 5 6 7 8 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...
V EVO/USB3 only. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. Serial port connector (10-1 ... Core Unlocker Turbo Key II 1 5 6 7 8 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...
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otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Carefully insert the CPU into the ... the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2.
otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Carefully insert the CPU into the ... the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2.
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down ...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down ...
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... developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. 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
... developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. 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
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See page 1-24 for details. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows 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. Plug the power cord ...; mode. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
See page 1-24 for details. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows 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. Plug the power cord ...; mode. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
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... 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). Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel ...USB) ports are for the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. eSATA port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). Line Out port (lime). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rear Speaker Out port (...
... 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). Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel ...USB) ports are for the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. eSATA port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). Line Out port (lime). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rear Speaker Out port (...
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1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ...
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. ...
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...use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to connect the 4-pin...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 power supply unit (PSU) that you are for your system, refer to...
...use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to connect the 4-pin...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 power supply unit (PSU) that you are for your system, refer to...
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... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are...
... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are...
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... GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. If you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The...
... GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. If you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The...
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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 reset button for the system power LED. The ...
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 reset button for the system power LED. The ...
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... connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the...
... connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the...