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... system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 ...Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU ...
... system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 ...Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU ...
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...2 - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / ...(8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment...
...2 - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / ...(8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Supports up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment...
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.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel ...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel ...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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... CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. •...
... CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is optimized with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. •...
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...push of a latent AMD® CPU- MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with Auto Tuning! Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. The S/PDIF ...surges from die-hard enthusiasts to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to achieve a total system level up and running in real time...
...push of a latent AMD® CPU- MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with Auto Tuning! Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. The S/PDIF ...surges from die-hard enthusiasts to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to achieve a total system level up and running in real time...
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... the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while ... Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or ...
... the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while ... Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or ...
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...may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. Use a ...Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...
...may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. Use a ...Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to ...• • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support...inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to ...• • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support...inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16...
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... default position. For system failure due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...
... default position. For system failure due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...
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...case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the...setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. To ensure system performance,...during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29
...case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the...setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. To ensure system performance,...during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29
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...memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To ...
...memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To ...
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... corner of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/13/2099] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 ...
... corner of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/13/2099] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 ...
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...want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The... Ai Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 1002 Exit...
...want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The... Ai Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 1002 Exit...
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...[DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The profile information varies according to... You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the PCI Express frequency. Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to select a DRAM O.C. The configuration...
...[DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The profile information varies according to... You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the PCI Express frequency. Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to select a DRAM O.C. The configuration...
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.... 2.4.9 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for some...
.... 2.4.9 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for some...