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... the ratio of your system. 1. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. You can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of ...the monitor to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of individual CPU core. Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for ...
... the ratio of your system. 1. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. You can click Turbo Unlocker on the bottom-right corner of ...the monitor to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of individual CPU core. Turbo Unlocker instruction Specially-designed for ...
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Contents 1.12 1.13 Onboard LEDs...1-33 Software support...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 ...
Contents 1.12 1.13 Onboard LEDs...1-33 Software support...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 ...
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... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
... operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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..., the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
..., the other at the back panel) Supports up to 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel...
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xi M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form ...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 IEEE1394a port 1 x eSATA port (6Gb/s 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...
xi M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I /O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form ...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 IEEE1394a port 1 x eSATA port (6Gb/s 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...
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... / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the 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 package with less power consumption. Product ...
... / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the 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 package with less power consumption. Product ...
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...-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multi-streaming technology. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. HDMI/DVI/RGB output This motherboard supports dual display output on digital HDMI, DVI, and analog D-Sub. It is optimized with the...
...-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multi-streaming technology. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. HDMI/DVI/RGB output This motherboard supports dual display output on digital HDMI, DVI, and analog D-Sub. It is optimized with the...
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...external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your CPU at no additional cost with just a simple switch. Its ability to unleash extra processing capabilities... audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- Moreover, upgrade your processor to beginners. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to the fastest clock speeds while...
...external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your CPU at no additional cost with just a simple switch. Its ability to unleash extra processing capabilities... audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- Moreover, upgrade your processor to beginners. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to the fastest clock speeds while...
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...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from SATA HDDs,...motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...
...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from SATA HDDs,...motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...
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... that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 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...
... that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 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...
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...way of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of 2) SS/DS SS SS DS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part ...the dual-channel configuration. 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 Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory...
...way of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of 2) SS/DS SS SS DS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part ...the dual-channel configuration. 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 Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory...
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... 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-20 Voltage 1.35V(low voltage) 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... of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1:...
... 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-20 Voltage 1.35V(low voltage) 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... of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1:...
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..., 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 11. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan... connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 10.
..., 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 11. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan... connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 10.
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..., and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you want to malfunction. If you to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker...
..., and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you want to malfunction. If you to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker...
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... some power at S5 state. Allows BIOS to switch off at S5 state to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-25 Sets to [Optimal] to [Enabled].
... some power at S5 state. Allows BIOS to switch off at S5 state to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] EuP Ready [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-25 Sets to [Optimal] to [Enabled].