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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 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 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...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 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 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...
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... and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS O.C. The built-in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The BIOS settings can be stored in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD... or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. When installing it on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
... and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS O.C. The built-in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The BIOS settings can be stored in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD... or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. When installing it on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
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... 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. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. •...
... 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. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. •...
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.... 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. b. Place the support...
.... 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. b. Place the support...
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... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab]...of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility ...
... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab]...of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility ...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes...
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... and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
... and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
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... key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Press any...
... key to return to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Press any...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TID.ROM 2097152 2010-01...
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TID.ROM 2097152 2010-01...
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...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
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... GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.16 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ...
... GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.16 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ...
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... Check [Setup] When this item is set a User Password: 1. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. When... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the...
... Check [Setup] When this item is set a User Password: 1. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The message "Password Installed" appears after you press , a confirmation message appears. When... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the...
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... be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown...
... be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown...