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... DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. ...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. ...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD ...you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 Five seconds after powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with ...
...Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD ...you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 Five seconds after powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with ...
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...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you install or remove any faulty cable connections are reported ... turn on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...
...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you install or remove any faulty cable connections are reported ... turn on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ...
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...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 1-22 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI 2 31 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5...24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN NEC USB 3.0 PRI_IDE EATXPWR AUDIO AMD® 2 ICS 482A 880G RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 M4A88T-M/USB3 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS 9 AMD® 10 SB710 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 USB78 USB910...
...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 1-22 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI 2 31 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5...24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN NEC USB 3.0 PRI_IDE EATXPWR AUDIO AMD® 2 ICS 482A 880G RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 M4A88T-M/USB3 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS 9 AMD® 10 SB710 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 USB78 USB910...
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... the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following...
... the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following...
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.... Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less...
.... Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-13 DDR3 1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-13 DDR3 1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB...
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ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/... black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/... black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards...
... install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards...
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... 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-19 PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. This port connects to the...
... 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-19 PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. This port connects to the...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...item in the BIOS to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio ...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...item in the BIOS to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio ...
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... to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 M4A88T-M/USB3 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE connector ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-23 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the...
... to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 M4A88T-M/USB3 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE connector ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-23 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-25 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for ... or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-25 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for ... or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-M/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
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...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. M4A88T-M/USB3 LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-27 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN ...IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. M4A88T-M/USB3 LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-27 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN ...IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88T-M/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
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1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR M4A88T-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M/USB3 Onboard Power LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off ... LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. DRAM_LED M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-29 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. This is solved. If an error is found , the LED next to...
1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR M4A88T-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-M/USB3 Onboard Power LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off ... LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. DRAM_LED M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-29 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. This is solved. If an error is found , the LED next to...
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... Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1
... Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD into... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ... for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format ...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ... for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until ... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave...
Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until ... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave...
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Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select a device item then press to navigate through them. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed...
Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/10/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select a device item then press to navigate through them. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed...
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... detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0306 ...65533;o�f�i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system...
... detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0306 ...65533;o�f�i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system...