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......1-35 1.13.1 1.13.2 Installing an operating system...1-35 Support DVD information...1-35 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS menu screen...2-8 Menu bar...2-8 Navigation keys...2-8 Menu items...2-9 Submenu items...2-9 Configuration fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...2-9 General...
......1-35 1.13.1 1.13.2 Installing an operating system...1-35 Support DVD information...1-35 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS menu screen...2-8 Menu bar...2-8 Navigation keys...2-8 Menu items...2-9 Submenu items...2-9 Configuration fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...2-9 General...
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...circuitry. Seek professional assistance before relocating the system. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a ...cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. If the power supply is set to or from the existing system before the signal cables are using an...
...circuitry. Seek professional assistance before relocating the system. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a ...cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. If the power supply is set to or from the existing system before the signal cables are using an...
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... ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Core Unlocker - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS...
... ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Core Unlocker - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS...
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...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 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 ... 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. xi
...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 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 ... 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. xi
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...an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your processor to an extreme yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the ...home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3
...an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade your processor to an extreme yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the ...home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3
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... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS O.C. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to share and distribute your ...BIOS file. C.P.R. This is convenient and easy to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to their default settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to install. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO...
... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS O.C. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to share and distribute your ...BIOS file. C.P.R. This is convenient and easy to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to their default settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to install. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO...
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... comply with PCI specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. PCI slot 1.8.4 This motherboard supports PCI Express...Express x1 slots 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. Secure the card to use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8...
... comply with PCI specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. PCI slot 1.8.4 This motherboard supports PCI Express...Express x1 slots 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. Secure the card to use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8...
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...you to default values. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the...
...you to default values. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the...
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...provides high-speed connectivity for details. 15. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the D-Sub port has display. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content....dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to configure the settings. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line ...
...provides high-speed connectivity for details. 15. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the D-Sub port has display. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content....dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to configure the settings. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line ...
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher Best resolution Windows® XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray 17. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher Best resolution Windows® XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray 17. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below.
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... hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You... configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. • These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25
... hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You... configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. • These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25
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... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high...
... panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high...
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... ideal for the exact location 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 your CPU. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the...
... ideal for the exact location 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 your CPU. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the...
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...BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO... 1-31 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights ...
...BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO... 1-31 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights ...
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... section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for 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 to auto-tune your CPU to enhance... when the system is turned 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. This switch allows you change the switch setting to Enable. However, the...
... section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for 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 to auto-tune your CPU to enhance... when the system is turned 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. This switch allows you change the switch setting to Enable. However, the...
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Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable. Turbo Key II LED 4. The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to [Disabled]. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable. Turbo Key II LED 4. The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to [Disabled]. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02...
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... connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TDM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device ...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ...
... connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TDM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device ...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ...
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... drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown...3. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move...
... drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown...3. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move...