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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD...
M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD...
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..., TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - MemOK! Core Unlocker - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS O.C. Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb...
..., TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - MemOK! Core Unlocker - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS O.C. Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb...
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... 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 - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... 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 - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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...If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new features and ...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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!...
...If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new features and ...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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!...
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...graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Its ability to set up . processor satisfies every .... Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with CPU Level UP! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning!
...graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Its ability to set up . processor satisfies every .... Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with CPU Level UP! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning!
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... that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in the ...
... that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in the ...
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... side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for...
... side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for...
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... such 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 place. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to...install a CPU: 1. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The AM3 ...
... such 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 place. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to...install a CPU: 1. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The AM3 ...
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... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
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... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load...With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series ... modules from a memory module. Install a maximum of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13
... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load...With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series ... modules from a memory module. Install a maximum of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13
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... 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...8226; Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single... slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17
...8226; Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single... slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17
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... cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS...
... cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 Keyboard...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 Keyboard...
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.... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...
.... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported •...
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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 use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with ATX 12...?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you 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. The system may become unstable or may not boot...
...+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 use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with ATX 12...?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you 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. The system may become unstable or may not boot...
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...version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these ...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 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA ...
...version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these ...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 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA ...
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... port module cable to the 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND...
... port module cable to the 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND...