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All 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. Turbo Unclocker gets you need it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
All 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. Turbo Unclocker gets you need it takes is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature.
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Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Click ON to you adjust the ratio of the monitor to enable or disable Turbo ... of individual CPU core. Follow the instructions below to continue. 5. 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 instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the...
Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Click ON to you adjust the ratio of the monitor to enable or disable Turbo ... of individual CPU core. Follow the instructions below to continue. 5. 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 instruction Specially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the...
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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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... GPU Supports SidePort Memory - 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 latest Memory ...RAID 10 configurations - 1 x eSATA port (6Gb/s ready) VIA® VT6415 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector for up 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 x 240-...
... GPU Supports SidePort Memory - 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 latest Memory ...RAID 10 configurations - 1 x eSATA port (6Gb/s ready) VIA® VT6415 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector for up 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 x 240-...
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..., TurboV, CPU Level UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Shield ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
..., TurboV, CPU Level UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Shield ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
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...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 ...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! xi M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
...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 ...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! xi 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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... 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-...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Product introduction Thank you...
... 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-...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Product introduction Thank you...
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... of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 with Auto Tuning! The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. GPU Boost GPU Boost ... to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. Even O.C. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade...
... of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 with Auto Tuning! The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. GPU Boost GPU Boost ... to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. Even O.C. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade...
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...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to share and distribute your motherboard against ...stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. With better electric conductivity, it against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Profile that...
...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to share and distribute your motherboard against ...stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. With better electric conductivity, it against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Profile that...
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...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. Serial port connector (10...
...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. Serial port connector (10...
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5. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 When the CPU is locked.
5. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-9 When the CPU is locked.
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... NOT forget to the module base. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place...
... NOT forget to the module base. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place...
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... overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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. 1.7.2 You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered...
... overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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. 1.7.2 You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered...
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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 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 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 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB...
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... the components. 1. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one...
... the components. 1. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one...
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... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.
... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.
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...]. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset...
...]. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset...
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...• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring ...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. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional devices. 1.10.2 1....
...• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring ...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. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional devices. 1.10.2 1....
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by ...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-25 In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by ...