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...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 ...10 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU...
...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 ...10 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU...
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... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment -
... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment -
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... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! The...
... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! The...
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...settings. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Its ability to get high quality images. record. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also... section in real time for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with CPU Level UP! To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to beginners. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with an onboard GPU ...
...settings. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Its ability to get high quality images. record. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also... section in real time for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with CPU Level UP! To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to beginners. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with an onboard GPU ...
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... caused by auto-tuning your processor to external devices. All in one place design allows you to access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and direct link to an extreme yet stable...quick access to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. When installing it . Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to core components, while providing fast ...
... caused by auto-tuning your processor to external devices. All in one place design allows you to access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and direct link to an extreme yet stable...quick access to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. When installing it . Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to core components, while providing fast ...
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... when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, ...use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM...
... when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, ...use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM...
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...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do ...or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the ...
...more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do ...or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the ...
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..., this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double...
..., this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double...
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.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. VGA port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through ... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.... 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21
.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. VGA port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through ... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to overclocking. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.... 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21
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Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working 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 turned to activate ... unlock the extra cores of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to Enable when the system ...
Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working 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 turned to activate ... unlock the extra cores of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to Enable when the system ...
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... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and ...system to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the ...
... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and ...system to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the ...
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3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when ...the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If 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. Turbo Key II switch This ...
3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when ...the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If 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. Turbo Key II switch This ...
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... changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS...
... changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS...
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...Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to the selected CPU level. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai ...Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker ...
...Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to the selected CPU level. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai ...Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker ...
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... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. The profile information varies according to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options...the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to select an overclocking profile. Allows you set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100MHz to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys ...
... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. The profile information varies according to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options...the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to select an overclocking profile. Allows you set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100MHz to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys ...
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...]. [Enabled] Select [Enabled] to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS...
...]. [Enabled] Select [Enabled] to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS...