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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...2.0 x16 slots with max. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. SidePort Memory - ...
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...2.0 x16 slots with max. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. SidePort Memory - ...
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB...
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB...
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... support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan...
... support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan...
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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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product ...
...If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product ...
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... as memory buffer for integrated graphics. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. 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 meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000(O.C.)/1333...
... as memory buffer for integrated graphics. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. 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 meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000(O.C.)/1333...
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For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Even O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with... offers more options to advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Even O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with... offers more options to advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3
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... under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 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 speed up performance based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter...
... under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 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 speed up performance based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter...
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... you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings... The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you the freedom to patch memory issues. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other...
... you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings... The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you the freedom to patch memory issues. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other...
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...to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The edge with models. The layout illustrations in this side ...in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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
...to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The edge with models. The layout illustrations in this side ...in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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
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...1-12 14. 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 ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium ... 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- SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-36 17. Turbo Key II switch...
...1-12 14. 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 ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium ... 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- SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-36 17. Turbo Key II switch...
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... the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
... the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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... FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can occur if you fail 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 section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector...
... FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can occur if you fail 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 section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector...
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... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink...
... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink...
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... the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...
... the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...
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...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to DDR3 1066MHz. 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. For effective use a more efficient memory.... • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to DDR3 1066MHz. 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. For effective use a more efficient memory.... • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
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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 A-Data APACER Corsair Micron Micron Micron Micron - ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data...
... 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 A-Data APACER Corsair Micron Micron Micron Micron - ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL - - DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data...
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... 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part...
... 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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Part...