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Turbo Unclocker gets you need it. E5767 On Demand Real-time System Tuning Turbo Unlocker is one click in touch with more performance exactly when you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts each CPU core frequency to speed up performance based on actual system load. All it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
Turbo Unclocker gets you need it. E5767 On Demand Real-time System Tuning Turbo Unlocker is one click in touch with more performance exactly when you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts each CPU core frequency to speed up performance based on actual system load. All it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
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Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on system load. 6. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Click ON to continue. 5.... can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of the monitor to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows...
Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on system load. 6. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Click ON to continue. 5.... can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of the monitor to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-6 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-7 Installing the CPU...1-8 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-6 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-7 Installing the CPU...1-8 Installing the heatsink ...
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...1920x1200 (1080P) Supports DVI with max. M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support... 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Dual independent displays support with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated...
...1920x1200 (1080P) Supports DVI with max. M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support... 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Dual independent displays support with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated...
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...the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - TurboV EVO - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-...Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - Core Unlocker - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition...
...the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - TurboV EVO - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-...Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - Core Unlocker - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition...
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... 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Internal I /O ports 1 x ... 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Core Unlocker Switch 1 x Turbo Key II Switch 1 x MemOK! M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
... 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Internal I /O ports 1 x ... 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Core Unlocker Switch 1 x Turbo Key II Switch 1 x MemOK! M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...DVD Documentations If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD...
...DVD Documentations If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD...
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...the extra cores, without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1.3.2 1 2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. record. Moreover, upgrade your processor...can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (...
...the extra cores, without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1.3.2 1 2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. record. Moreover, upgrade your processor...can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (...
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... creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to their default settings. This is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to install. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the...
... creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to their default settings. This is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to install. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the...
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... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. MemOK! Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-29 1-23 1-32 1-34 1-8 1-11 1-27 1-25 1-33 1-31 1-24...
... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. MemOK! Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-29 1-23 1-32 1-34 1-8 1-11 1-27 1-25 1-33 1-31 1-24...
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ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 When the CPU is locked. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7.
ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 When the CPU is locked. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7.
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...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN...
...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN...
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... of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. The system maps the total size of 2) SS/DS...
... of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. The system maps the total size of 2) SS/DS...
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...-DJ 0844 J1108BASE-DJ-E DDRII1208-DJ 0844 J1108BASE-DJ-E 8FD22D9JNM 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 NT5CB128M8AN-CG N2CB1680AN-C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-15 Size 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB...
...-DJ 0844 J1108BASE-DJ-E DDRII1208-DJ 0844 J1108BASE-DJ-E 8FD22D9JNM 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 NT5CB128M8AN-CG N2CB1680AN-C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-15 Size 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB...
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... unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch 2 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 1. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
... unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch 2 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 1. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
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... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers To erase the RTC RAM: 1. This jumper allows you to overclocking...
... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers To erase the RTC RAM: 1. This jumper allows you to overclocking...
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... is HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this eSATA connector in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
... is HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this eSATA connector in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
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... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ...;compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) • We...
... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ...;compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) • We...
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... 6) These connectors are set to these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. LPT is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. 3. See section...
... 6) These connectors are set to these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. LPT is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. 3. See section...