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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 ...
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 ...
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... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon... ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support with HDMI and DVI Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.amd.com for...
... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon... ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support with HDMI and DVI Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® 880G / SB710 Up to www.amd.com for...
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... 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - MemOK! ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at...
... 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - MemOK! ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at...
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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 factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17 cm x 17 cm) * Specifications are subject to change ...
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 factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17 cm x 17 cm) * Specifications are subject to change ...
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... it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 of the above items...
... it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 of the above items...
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...supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Even O.C. MemOK! MemOK! 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to patch memory issues. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade ... fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the maximum...
...supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Even O.C. MemOK! MemOK! 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the button to patch memory issues. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Moreover, upgrade ... fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-3 When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU's TDP (Thermal Design Power) may be higher than the maximum...
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... components, use of the following precautions before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use a grounded wrist strap...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5
... components, use of the following precautions before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use a grounded wrist strap...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-5
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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. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of 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 chassis.
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. M4A88T-I DELUXE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of 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 chassis.
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... CHASSIS) 1-25 15. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 9. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) ...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 ICS 9LPRS477 CORE_UNLOCKER 7 F_PANEL Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm(6.75in...
... CHASSIS) 1-25 15. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 1-19 1-26 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1-26 ASUS M4A88T-I /O AMD® SB710 DRAM_LED 16Mb MemOK! Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 9. switch (MemOK!) Page 1-24 1-11 11. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) ...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 ICS 9LPRS477 CORE_UNLOCKER 7 F_PANEL Lithium Cell CMOS Power 17.0cm(6.75in...
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... above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Press the lever sideways...
... above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Press the lever sideways...
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...the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions... that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5.
...the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions... that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! M4A88T-I DELUXE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5.
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... if you cannot snap the retention bracket 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan...
... if you cannot snap the retention bracket 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan...
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Any excess memory from a memory module. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on ... 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking 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 effective use...
Any excess memory from a memory module. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on ... 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking 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 effective use...
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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 ...; Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 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 ...; Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-13 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Failure to install an expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI ...
Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-15 Failure to install an expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI ...
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... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-I DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Transmission rate up your computer. 3. Shut down your system and other protected content. 4. Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection and... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Transmission rate up your computer. 3. Shut down your system and other protected content. 4. Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection and... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-17
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...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2.... pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A88T-I DELUXE USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-I DELUXE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2.... pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
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...-us for an ATX power supply. EATXPWR ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-I DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts... M4A88T-I DELUXE ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
...-us for an ATX power supply. EATXPWR ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-I DELUXE PIN 1 PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts... M4A88T-I DELUXE ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...