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....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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
....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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
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... Power) AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with max. resolution up 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 ...1333MHz. ** Refer to www.amd.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to support a (6+2)-channel audio output.
... Power) AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-I /O * Use a chassis with max. resolution up 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 ...1333MHz. ** Refer to www.amd.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to support a (6+2)-channel audio output.
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... and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 components. AMD® 710G Chipset The AMD® 710G Chipset is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 components. AMD® 710G Chipset The AMD® 710G Chipset is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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...settings can be stored 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 USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ... it on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. The...
...settings can be stored 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 USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ... it on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. The...
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...094909KOW20 D3 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 Asint...memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps...
...094909KOW20 D3 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 Asint...memory load (2 SO-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps...
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...XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Bluetooth devices. • Under Windows® 7 OS, to 3 Mbps; Optical S/PDIF output port. DVI-D port. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection and 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 Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Transmission rate up to achieve the ...
...XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Bluetooth devices. • Under Windows® 7 OS, to 3 Mbps; Optical S/PDIF output port. DVI-D port. This onboard Bluetooth module allows wireless connection and 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 Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll. 5. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Transmission rate up to achieve the ...
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... of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables ... M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-21 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are using Windows...
... of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. M4A88T-I DELUXE CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A88T-I DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables ... M4A88T-I DELUXE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 M4A88T-I Deluxe 1-21 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are using Windows...
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...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 after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace ... not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! If the...
...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 after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace ... not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after using the MemOK! M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! If the...
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.... Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD...
.... Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD...
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... requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... BIOS file is found . b. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM... BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during ...
... BIOS file is found . b. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM... BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during ...
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...field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled ... Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed :...
...field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-9 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled ... Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed :...
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...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1...BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority ...
...Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1...BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority ...
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...the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first...as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds... you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27
...the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first...as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds... you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27
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... are saved to Save Changes exit this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to save changes and exit. menu. Select OK to discard the selections you to fields other changes before exiting....Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Version 0204 Exit...
... are saved to Save Changes exit this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to save changes and exit. menu. Select OK to discard the selections you to fields other changes before exiting....Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Version 0204 Exit...