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......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 and fan...1-10 Overview...1-11 Memory configurations...1-12...
......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 and fan...1-10 Overview...1-11 Memory configurations...1-12...
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... system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Supports SidePort Memory - resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system...(6Gb/s ready) VIA® VT6415 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector for 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...
... system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Supports SidePort Memory - resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system...(6Gb/s ready) VIA® VT6415 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector for 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...
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...package 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 retailer....ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO...
...package 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 retailer....ASUS® M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO...
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... the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. It is optimized with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 ...quality visuals for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for digital display devices like LCD monitors. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for...
... the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. It is optimized with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 ...quality visuals for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for digital display devices like LCD monitors. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for...
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... is a unique power saving technology that provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of...USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to...
... is a unique power saving technology that provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of...USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to...
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... modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the...
... modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the...
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...XMP) TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) Size 3072MB(kit of 3) 3072MB(kit of 3) 6144MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from a memory module. 1.7.2 You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
...XMP) TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) Size 3072MB(kit of 3) 3072MB(kit of 3) 6144MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from a memory module. 1.7.2 You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
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.... SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel... 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: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ...
.... SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel... 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: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ...
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... RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers... computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the...
... RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers... computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the...
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... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. • The...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the...
... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. • The...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the...
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... the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port5 - System Information System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port5 - System Information System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... Voltage 1.100 [Auto] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to the selected CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] ... Voltage 1.545 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800 [Auto] SB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] SidePort Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
... Voltage 1.100 [Auto] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to the selected CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] ... Voltage 1.545 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800 [Auto] SB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] SidePort Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
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.... The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU Load-Line mode. SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] 2.4.19 Allows you to a high level may require a better cooling system to 1.50000V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto]... set the Northbridge voltage. SB Voltage [Auto] 2.4.18 Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. 2.4.14 Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to enable and disable clock for PCI/PCIe slot. HT Voltage [Auto] 2.4.15 Allows you to ...
.... The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU Load-Line mode. SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] 2.4.19 Allows you to a high level may require a better cooling system to 1.50000V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto]... set the Northbridge voltage. SB Voltage [Auto] 2.4.18 Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. 2.4.14 Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to enable and disable clock for PCI/PCIe slot. HT Voltage [Auto] 2.4.15 Allows you to ...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. ... width). Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. ... width). Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC...
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... disables the onboard 1394 controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. When this item is disabled. Select an item then press...
... disables the onboard 1394 controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. When this item is disabled. Select an item then press...