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All it . Turbo Unclocker gets 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. E5767 On Demand Real-time System Tuning Turbo Unlocker is one click in touch with more performance exactly when you need it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
All it . Turbo Unclocker gets 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. E5767 On Demand Real-time System Tuning Turbo Unlocker is one click in touch with more performance exactly when you need it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
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You can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of your system. 1. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Turbo Unlocker is set to OFF by default, allowing to continue. 5. The Turbo Unlocker ... monitor to enable Turbo Unlocker. 4. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on system load. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors,...
You can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of your system. 1. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Turbo Unlocker is set to OFF by default, allowing to continue. 5. The Turbo Unlocker ... monitor to enable Turbo Unlocker. 4. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on system load. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors,...
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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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...slots Storage / RAID ix resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 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 list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 ...
...slots Storage / RAID ix resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 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 list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 ...
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... Protection - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! Core Unlocker - vChipset (NB): 64...
... Protection - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions 4 + 1 Phase Power Design ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK! Core Unlocker - vChipset (NB): 64...
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M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Front panel audio ... 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 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Internal I /O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port...
M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Front panel audio ... 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 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Internal I /O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port...
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... 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 motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! It features dual-channel ...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® ...
... 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 motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! It features dual-channel ...to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® ...
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...Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking 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. This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI...The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to achieve a total system level up. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3
...Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking 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. This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI...The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to achieve a total system level up. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3
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... store or load multiple BIOS settings. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to share and distribute your...
... store or load multiple BIOS settings. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to share and distribute your...
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... CLRTC) 15. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 14. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 20. PCIe x16 / PCIe...
... CLRTC) 15. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 14. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 20. PCIe x16 / PCIe...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 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.
The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 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.
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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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double ...
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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double ...
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... Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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® OS if you want...
... Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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® OS if you want...
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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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... the DIMM from the socket. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
... the DIMM from the socket. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter ...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter ...
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... ATA hard disk drive. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 devices. 13. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
... ATA hard disk drive. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 devices. 13. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
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... of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
... of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
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ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which ...
ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which ...