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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
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... Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge ... upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in real time. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5
... Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by the northbridge ... upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in real time. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5
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MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning ..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning ..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
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.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original...
.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original...
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... the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22...
... the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22...
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...DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Turn off the ...system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup ...
...DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Turn off the ...system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup ...
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... format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. This utility...
... format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. This utility...
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... BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
... BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202...
... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202...
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They may not exactly match what you see on . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this chapter are for reference only. If the...chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you always shut down the ...
They may not exactly match what you see on . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this chapter are for reference only. If the...chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you always shut down the ...
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...: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows ... show the values for that the item has a submenu. 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 ...
...: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows ... show the values for that the item has a submenu. 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 ...
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...driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field... Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
...driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field... Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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After you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12...Select an item then press to clear the user password. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-29 The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...
After you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. In the password box, key in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12...Select an item then press to clear the user password. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-29 The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...
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...its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to clear Express...The first time wizard will be loaded. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Load CMOS Profiles. Start O.C. Press to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the...
...its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to clear Express...The first time wizard will be loaded. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Load CMOS Profiles. Start O.C. Press to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the...