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... UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies - TurboV EVO - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Core Unlocker - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek®...
... UP, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies - TurboV EVO - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Core Unlocker - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek®...
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... 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... ready) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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...
... 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... ready) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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...
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...favorite settings. eliminates the need to install. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is convenient and easy to open the system chassis... the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 The BIOS settings can be stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash...
...favorite settings. eliminates the need to install. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is convenient and easy to open the system chassis... the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 The BIOS settings can be stored in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... 1-19 1-33 1-27 1-34 1-30 1-29 1-28 1-28 1-18 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 AM3 CPU socket 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 18. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 4. System...
... 1-19 1-33 1-27 1-34 1-30 1-29 1-28 1-28 1-18 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-7 AM3 CPU socket 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 17. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 18. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 4. System...
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... hard disk drive. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. IEEE 1394a port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D port.
... hard disk drive. This port connects to configure the settings. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. IEEE 1394a port. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D port.
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...speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-27 6. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ... at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These connectors are for a serial (COM) port....
...speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-27 6. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ... at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These connectors are for a serial (COM) port....
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... connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-29 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) Never connect a USB cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
... connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-29 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 11. Doing so will damage the motherboard. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) Never connect a USB cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
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... 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update... your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to avoid network...
... 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update... your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to avoid network...
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... onscreen instructions 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 a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02/23/2010...Exit 2. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. Insert the...
... onscreen instructions 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 a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02/23/2010...Exit 2. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. Insert the...
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... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the...
... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the...
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... indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension 2. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space...current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue.
... indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER: 0303 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension 2. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space...current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue.
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-19 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to disable...SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Advanced menu Main Ai Tweaker Tools Exit Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-19 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to disable...SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Advanced menu Main Ai Tweaker Tools Exit Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building...
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... [Auto] 2.6.2 Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to set to change... Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When this item is set the emulation type. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the...
... [Auto] 2.6.2 Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to set to change... Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When this item is set the emulation type. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the...