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...above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10...• The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables...
...above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10...• The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables...
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... changes. * The actual overclocking result depends on the motherboard to integrated memory/HT controller. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Even O.C. These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to an extreme yet stable state. Chapter 1 Auto...
... changes. * The actual overclocking result depends on the motherboard to integrated memory/HT controller. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Even O.C. These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to an extreme yet stable state. Chapter 1 Auto...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. CPU, chassis, and power...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. CPU, chassis, and power...
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.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 2-5 5/26/10 3:44:13 PM The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then..., the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for the AMD...
.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 2-5 5/26/10 3:44:13 PM The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then..., the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for the AMD...
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 2-7 5/26/10 3:44:19 PM To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove...
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 2-7 5/26/10 3:44:19 PM To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 2-9 5/26/10 3:44:21 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 2-9 5/26/10 3:44:21 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using...
... motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 2-15 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 5/26/10 3:44:34 PM DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • ... ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Elixir Kingtiger Kingtiger PATRIOT PATRIOT PATRIOT PATRIOT SILICON POWER SILICON POWER SILICON POWER TAKEMS TAKEMS...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 2-15 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 5/26/10 3:44:34 PM DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • ... ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Elixir Kingtiger Kingtiger PATRIOT PATRIOT PATRIOT PATRIOT SILICON POWER SILICON POWER SILICON POWER TAKEMS TAKEMS...
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... to do not need to use . 4. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 2-17 5/26/10 3:44:38 PM Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...
... to do not need to use . 4. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 2-17 5/26/10 3:44:38 PM Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...
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Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ...
Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ...
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...related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content21 21 2-21 5/26/10 3:44:43 PM This is powered off. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have ...parameter settings to default values. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you change settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to ...
...related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content21 21 2-21 5/26/10 3:44:43 PM This is powered off. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have ...parameter settings to default values. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you change settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to ...
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...Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you to Enable. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Core Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 3. ... 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. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you have made. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content23 23 2-23 5/26/10 3:44:45 PM
...Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you to Enable. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Core Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 3. ... 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. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you have made. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content23 23 2-23 5/26/10 3:44:45 PM
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... Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content25 25 2-25 5/26/10 3:44:48 PM ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
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2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content27 27 2-27 5/26/10 3:44:51 PM
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... three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content29 29 2-29 5/26/10 3:44:55 PM Chapter 2 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting... Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA...
... three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content29 29 2-29 5/26/10 3:44:55 PM Chapter 2 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting... Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA...
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...opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the...is purchased separately. 4. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content31 31 2-31 5/26/10 3:44:59 PM 3.
...opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the...is purchased separately. 4. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content31 31 2-31 5/26/10 3:44:59 PM 3.
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN ... and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 6. These are not jumpers! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 2-33 5/26/10 3:45:01 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN ... and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 6. These are not jumpers! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 2-33 5/26/10 3:45:01 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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...1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, ...EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content35 35 2-35 5/26/10 3:45:05 PM Chapter 2 9. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies ...
...1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, ...EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content35 35 2-35 5/26/10 3:45:05 PM Chapter 2 9. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies ...
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...front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content37 37 2-37 5/26/10 3:...45:07 PM To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Refer to ...
...front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content37 37 2-37 5/26/10 3:...45:07 PM To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Refer to ...