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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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...link DVI with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot... of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II...
...link DVI with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot... of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II...
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M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA port (3Gb/s ready) - 1 x Ultra ...ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level...
M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA port (3Gb/s ready) - 1 x Ultra ...ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level...
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...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: - 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...Frequency Selection): - TurboV EVO - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent ...
...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: - 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...Frequency Selection): - TurboV EVO - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent ...
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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 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.
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...; 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged... 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.
...; 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged... 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.
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... boosts graphics performance. USB 3.0 support (for integrated graphics. SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. the latest connectivity standard. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality...
... boosts graphics performance. USB 3.0 support (for integrated graphics. SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. the latest connectivity standard. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality...
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For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with... provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with CPU Level UP...screen resolution to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance....
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with... provides stability testing. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with CPU Level UP...screen resolution to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance....
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...to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities. All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black ...Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power...
...to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities. All in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black ...Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power...
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...loadings and adjusts the power consumption in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools ... store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility...
...loadings and adjusts the power consumption in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools ... store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility...
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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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout varies with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten ...
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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout varies with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten ...
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...® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP...1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. V EVO/USB3 only. MemOK! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch 1-33 19. CPU, chassis, and power fan ...
...® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP...1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. V EVO/USB3 only. MemOK! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch 1-33 19. CPU, chassis, and power fan ...
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... the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 The CPU fits in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for...
... the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 The CPU fits in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for...
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5. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. ...
5. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. ...
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... heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink 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...
... heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink 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...
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...) sockets. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the...
...) sockets. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the...
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M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from the blue... slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency...
M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from the blue... slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency...
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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 ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - Size SS/ DS A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... 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 ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - Size SS/ DS A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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..., 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No...
..., 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part No...