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...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 help...2-9 System Time...2-10 System Date...2-10 SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA,...2-10 SATA Configuration...2-11 System Information...2-12 CPU Level UP...2-13 CPU OverClocking......2-14 CPU Ratio...2-15 DRAM Frequency...2-15 CPU/NB Frequency...2-15 HT Link Speed...2-15 GPU OverClocking...2-15 OC Tuner Utility...2-15 BIOS ...
...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 help...2-9 System Time...2-10 System Date...2-10 SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA,...2-10 SATA Configuration...2-11 System Information...2-12 CPU Level UP...2-13 CPU OverClocking......2-14 CPU Ratio...2-15 DRAM Frequency...2-15 CPU/NB Frequency...2-15 HT Link Speed...2-15 GPU OverClocking...2-15 OC Tuner Utility...2-15 BIOS ...
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M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (NB): 64-step Chipset voltage control Stepless Frequency Solution (SFS) - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz ...
M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (NB): 64-step Chipset voltage control Stepless Frequency Solution (SFS) - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz ...
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...channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of the above items is ... AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
...channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of the above items is ... AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p...
... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p...
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... 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 achieve a total system level up. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. record. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. TurboV...
... 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 achieve a total system level up. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. record. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. TurboV...
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... conditions in different geographic regions and your system up and running in no time. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. MemOK! When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to ...the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
... conditions in different geographic regions and your system up and running in no time. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. MemOK! When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to ...the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to install. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is convenient and easy to their default settings. With... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to install. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is convenient and easy to their default settings. With... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5
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... the blue slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows...value. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 You ...
... the blue slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows...value. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 You ...
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...) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron Elixir Elixir Elixir Kingtiger Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron Elixir Elixir Elixir Kingtiger Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
... jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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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 ...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 to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you...Enable. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU.
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 ...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 to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you...Enable. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU.
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..., the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If ...settings. switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2. switch ...
..., the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If ...settings. switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2. switch ...
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... 3. This switch allows 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. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to... 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 Enable...
... 3. This switch allows 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. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to... 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 Enable...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...depends on the motherboard. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 If you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] CPU Offset Voltage ...Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: ...
...depends on the motherboard. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 If you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] CPU Offset Voltage ...Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: ...
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... 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 CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...to the DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile TestMode Allows you to set the overclocking parameter to select a DRAM O.C. PCIE Frequency [...
... 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 CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...to the DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile TestMode Allows you to set the overclocking parameter to select a DRAM O.C. PCIE Frequency [...
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... to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] - [12 CLK] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] 2.4.6 Allows you to set... options for several times until auto tuning is completed. If this happens, revert to 2000. 2.4.8 OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to select the CPU/NB frequency. You ...
... to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] - [12 CLK] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] 2.4.6 Allows you to set... options for several times until auto tuning is completed. If this happens, revert to 2000. 2.4.8 OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to select the CPU/NB frequency. You ...