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Motherboard M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
Motherboard M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
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... warranty. ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ...
... warranty. ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ...
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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
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...up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 ... 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU Booster 3-18 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility 3-18 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-19 iv E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
...up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 ... 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU Booster 3-18 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility 3-18 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-19 iv E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
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Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM Contents 3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-20 3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode 3-20 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-21 3.5.13 DRAM ... 3-33 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support 3-34 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39...
Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM Contents 3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-20 3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode 3-20 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-21 3.5.13 DRAM ... 3-33 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support 3-34 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39...
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... an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using...
... an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using...
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..., and Restriction of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This symbol of parts and recycling. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM
..., and Restriction of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This symbol of parts and recycling. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM
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... product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
... product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
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... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product ...find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: ...
... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product ...find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: ...
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.... Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you complete a task. Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
.... Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you complete a task. Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
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M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output ...less than 3 GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 5/26/10 3:43:55 PM ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) - 2 x...Te��c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @...
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output ...less than 3 GB. Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 5/26/10 3:43:55 PM ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) - 2 x...Te��c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @...
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... (N.B.): Adjustable chipset voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - Turbo Key II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:43:55 PM M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller...
... (N.B.): Adjustable chipset voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - Turbo Key II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:43:55 PM M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller...
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...SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA...factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 xiii 5/26/10 3:43:56 PM M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2...
...SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA...factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 xiii 5/26/10 3:43:56 PM M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2...
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Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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...fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support This motherboard supports...; ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to get high quality...
...fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support This motherboard supports...; ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to get high quality...
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...tuning your processor to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To... delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
...tuning your processor to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To... delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
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...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in variety of... beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you the freedom to buy a replacement ROM chip. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting...
...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in variety of... beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you the freedom to buy a replacement ROM chip. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...
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... Unlocker Turbo Key II 2 O2LED2 5 6 O2LED1 7 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power... 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:44:04 PM
... Unlocker Turbo Key II 2 O2LED2 5 6 O2LED1 7 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power... 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:44:04 PM
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... connector (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
... connector (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