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...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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 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...
...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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8... 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-11 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...
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... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - will show on the next page) HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS O.C. Profile - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - Turbo Unlocker...
... (Stepless Frequency Selection): - will show on the next page) HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS O.C. Profile - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.00625V increment - Turbo Unlocker...
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... with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any...
... with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard 2 x Wi-Fi antennas 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any...
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... 2.0 x16 graphics. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
... 2.0 x16 graphics. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
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... O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU... Level UP! beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! record. When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal...
... O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU... Level UP! beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! record. When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal...
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... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
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... memory cooling system to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Voltage - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. ... 128M8GE91002 G72E37 D3 128M8GE91003 H27E84 H5TQ1G83TFRH9C 0 D1288JELDNGD9U H5TQ2G83AFRH9C J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1011RR22020 J1108BDBG-DJ-F 10070966E20 H5TQ1G83AFPH9C 919AA Timing - M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint...
... memory cooling system to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Voltage - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. ... 128M8GE91002 G72E37 D3 128M8GE91003 H27E84 H5TQ1G83TFRH9C 0 D1288JELDNGD9U H5TQ2G83AFRH9C J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1011RR22020 J1108BDBG-DJ-F 10070966E20 H5TQ1G83AFPH9C 919AA Timing - M4A88T-I Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-Data Elpida G.SKILL G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Kingston Kingston Asint...
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.... Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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:... 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 DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DE JSCG0944D - - • • G.SKILL ...
.... Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. 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:... 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 DIMM socket Timing Voltage support (Optional) A* B* Apacer AS02GFA06C7NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DE JSCG0944D - - • • G.SKILL ...
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...back to default values. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers ...RAM data. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ...
...back to default values. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers ...RAM data. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ...
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... setting to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to Enable when the system is not supported by this motherboard supports. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when...working on the POST screen. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows 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. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you enable...
... setting to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to Enable when the system is not supported by this motherboard supports. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when...working on the POST screen. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows 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. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you enable...
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M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com ...to boot after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS ...
M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com ...to boot after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS ...
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... OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-25 Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. Refer to ...the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near...
... OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. 3. M4A88T-I DELUXE Enable Disable (Default) M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-25 Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. Refer to ...the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE Turbo Key II Switch • The O2LED2 LED near...
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Use [... default settings. Some 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 system boot ...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Use [... default settings. Some 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 system boot ...
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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 ...GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)...
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 ...GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)...
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...CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Allows you to select an overclocking profile. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe ... optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. The values range from 100MHz to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Use the ...
...CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Allows you to select an overclocking profile. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe ... optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. The values range from 100MHz to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Use the ...
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... and keys to [Manual]. Allows you install on the motherboard. GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Enable 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 DIMMs you to use a fixed iGPU frequency. It takes around five minutes, and...
... and keys to [Manual]. Allows you install on the motherboard. GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Enable 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 DIMMs you to use a fixed iGPU frequency. It takes around five minutes, and...