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... 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB... Decode Acceleration for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When 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.
... 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB... Decode Acceleration for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When 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.
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... - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - Core Unlocker - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - Profile - MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB...
... - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - Core Unlocker - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - Profile - MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB...
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...) 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 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent...
...) 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 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent...
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... manufacturing process. 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 your motherboard package for...
... manufacturing process. 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 your motherboard package for...
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With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. Built to connect easily with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. Built to connect easily with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
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...yet stable overclocking results with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning! Adjust your CPU...tool that automates overclocking to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, ...
...yet stable overclocking results with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning! Adjust your CPU...tool that automates overclocking to the NorthBridge Configuration section in real time for details. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Even O.C. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, ...
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... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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 edge with models. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the...
... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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 edge with models. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the...
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...MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-25 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. V EVO/USB3 only. 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... 1. DRAM_LED 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- Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16.
...MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-25 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. V EVO/USB3 only. 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... 1. DRAM_LED 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- Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16.
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...;-100° angle. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. 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 in completely. 3. Press the lever sideways to a 90... CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9
...;-100° angle. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. 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 in completely. 3. Press the lever sideways to a 90... CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9
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... cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The...
... cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The...
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Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate...
Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate...
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...the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to pins 2-3. Move the...from pins 1-2 (default) to the NorthBridge Configuration section in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to...
...the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to pins 2-3. Move the...from pins 1-2 (default) to the NorthBridge Configuration section in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to...
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...In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for the function of the audio... (light blue). This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO). Refer to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
...In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for the function of the audio... (light blue). This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO). Refer to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
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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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 ...wire 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...
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 motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 ...wire 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...
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...connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND 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 complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
...connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND 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 complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
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...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 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 three connectors... Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor ...
...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 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 three connectors... Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor ...
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... 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. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
... 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. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
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... power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 5. 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...
... power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 5. 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...
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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. .... The serial port module is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ...
...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. .... The serial port module is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ...