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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These limits are designed to this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (.... Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These limits are designed to this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (.... Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. About this ...
... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. About this ...
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M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to 1920x1200@60Hz Supports DVI with max. Optical & Coaxial S/PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® ..., AHCI - 1 x eSATA port Realtek® ALC889 (6+2)-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 5200MT/s; AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent ...
M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to 1920x1200@60Hz Supports DVI with max. Optical & Coaxial S/PDIF Out ports at back I Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® ..., AHCI - 1 x eSATA port Realtek® ALC889 (6+2)-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 5200MT/s; AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent ...
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...by this motherboard supports. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid ...be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." will show on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the POST screen. M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 6 x USB...
...by this motherboard supports. vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (VDDNB): 64-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid ...be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this model." will show on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the POST screen. M4A88T-I Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 6 x USB...
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... an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-I /O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi...
... an ASUS® M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-I /O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi...
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...to support up to www.amd.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to external home theater audio systems via ...
...to support up to www.amd.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to external home theater audio systems via ...
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will show on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities. Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. processor ...O.C. MemOK! MemOK! "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. This tool also provides stability testing. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your CPU at no time. When you enable...achieve world O.C. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your processor to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3
will show on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities. Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. processor ...O.C. MemOK! MemOK! "This CPU is an intelligent tool that this model." Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is not supported by this motherboard supports. This tool also provides stability testing. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your CPU at no time. When you enable...achieve world O.C. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your processor to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3
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... disk or an OS-based utility. It supports file downloading to share and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1:...supply unit (PSU). The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free ...
... disk or an OS-based utility. It supports file downloading to share and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1:...supply unit (PSU). The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free ...
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...overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power... cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Precision ...
...overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power... cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Precision ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...13. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 17.0cm(6.75in) 23 KB_USB56 EATXPWR ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) SPDIFO_HDMI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) M4A88T-I DELUXE SPDIF_O1 DVI ESATA _USB34 _BT SOCKET AM3 CPU_FAN 4 CHA_FAN 5 TURBO_KEY_II 6 ...USB910_WFG AMD® 880G PCIEX16 Super I Deluxe 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb...
...13. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 17.0cm(6.75in) 23 KB_USB56 EATXPWR ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) SPDIFO_HDMI DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) M4A88T-I DELUXE SPDIF_O1 DVI ESATA _USB34 _BT SOCKET AM3 CPU_FAN 4 CHA_FAN 5 TURBO_KEY_II 6 ...USB910_WFG AMD® 880G PCIEX16 Super I Deluxe 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 1-27 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb...
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...CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° ...motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE...
...CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° ...motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE...
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... for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that...
... for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that...
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... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU ...heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU ...heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
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...place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you... in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-I DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A88T-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-11
...place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you... in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-I DELUXE DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A88T-I DELUXE 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-11
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...to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher...® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. 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. Any ...
...to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher...® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. 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. Any ...
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... for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DE JSCG0944D - - • • G.SKILL F3-8500CL7D...DS Winchip AFS128EEV-10 - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS...
... for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DE JSCG0944D - - • • G.SKILL F3-8500CL7D...DS Winchip AFS128EEV-10 - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS...
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... the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid...
... the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid...