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... 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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...11 2.3.5 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-14 ...
... 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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...11 2.3.5 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-14 ...
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...CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.16 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU... Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 Chipset 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-20 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 2.6 Power menu 2-21 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-21 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-21 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support... [Enabled 2-22 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-23 ...
...CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.16 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU... Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 Chipset 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-20 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 2.6 Power menu 2-21 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-21 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-21 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support... [Enabled 2-22 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-23 ...
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...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with max. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x SO-DIMM, max...PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports max. 95W TDP (Thermal Design...
...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with max. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x SO-DIMM, max...PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports max. 95W TDP (Thermal Design...
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... protection: - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
... protection: - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
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... 6-channel audio ports Internal connectors/ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 1 x MemOK! xi M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form...
... 6-channel audio ports Internal connectors/ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Turbo Key II switch 1 x MemOK! xi M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your CPU at no time. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. Get your processor to unleash extra ...Moreover, upgrade your system boot success. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the...
...determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your CPU at no time. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. Get your processor to unleash extra ...Moreover, upgrade your system boot success. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the...
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...to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or ...flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Profile that provides you with quick access to ...
...to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or ...flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Profile that provides you with quick access to ...
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...for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists... (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Voltage - With ASUS...
...for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists... (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint Asint TEAM Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Voltage - With ASUS...
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...CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe... 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer ...
...CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe... 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer ...
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...connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 DVI-D port. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection...(LAN) through a network hub. Optical S/PDIF output port. Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. •... download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V.2.1 compliant; Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below...
...connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17 DVI-D port. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection...(LAN) through a network hub. Optical S/PDIF output port. Intergrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM; 5V single supply voltage. •... download the latest Bluetooth driver from the ASUS support wedsite at http://support.asus.com. • Bluetooth Electrical Specification: Bluetooth specification V.2.1 compliant; Switch on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below...
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...! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I DELUXE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the USB connector. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO...
...! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I DELUXE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the USB connector. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO...
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... O2LED1 LED. • You may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is not supported by this motherboard supports. "This CPU is turned to Enable. When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some...
... O2LED1 LED. • You may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is not supported by this motherboard supports. "This CPU is turned to Enable. When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some...
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... Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT... the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
... Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT... the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
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...following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Select [Disabled] to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or ...though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to decrease power consumption. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to...
...following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Select [Disabled] to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or ...though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to decrease power consumption. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). Esc] Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to [Always On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored... or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). Esc] Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to [Always On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored... or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor...
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...] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you...] [100 RPM] [Ignored] Chassis Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to set the CPU fan parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-23
...] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you...] [100 RPM] [Ignored] Chassis Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to set the CPU fan parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-23
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... the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to load the file. Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe...
... the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to load the file. Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe...