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... 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 fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...
... 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 fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...
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... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System 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 (... 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.
... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System 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 (... 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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...to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that ...
...to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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...due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ...
...due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ...
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..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. c. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. b. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list...
..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. c. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. b. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list...
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...BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update ...process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER...
...BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update ...process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M EVO VER...
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.... Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable...
.... Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable...
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.... At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX...
.... At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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... enough free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press...
... enough free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press...
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... Menu. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? 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 A: M4A88TDM.ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 2097152 2010-01...
... Menu. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? 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 A: M4A88TDM.ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 2097152 2010-01...
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... reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for reference only. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do...
... reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for reference only. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do...
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...0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] 2.2.8 A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. General help ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-9 2.2.4 The highlighted item on a...do not fit on the screen. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for that item. Pop-up window. For example, selecting Main shows the Main ...
...0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] 2.2.8 A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. General help ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-9 2.2.4 The highlighted item on a...do not fit on the screen. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for that item. Pop-up window. For example, selecting Main shows the Main ...
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...BIOS 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. +- CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation ... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure...
...BIOS 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. +- CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation ... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure...
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...Always] 2.8 The Tools menu items allow you set your choice. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Clear User Password Select this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When this item to set or change.... In the password box, key in setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item is set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . The User Password item on top of the...
...Always] 2.8 The Tools menu items allow you set your choice. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Clear User Password Select this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When this item to set or change.... In the password box, key in setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item is set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . The User Password item on top of the...