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... support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
... support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
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... the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Green Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS overclocking features Other features ASUS Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS MemOK! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
... the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS Green Design ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS overclocking features Other features ASUS Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS MemOK! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
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... 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM...
... 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM...
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...DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth... supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™...
...DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth... supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a smoother and faster computing environment. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™...
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... 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the Internet...
... 1.2GB free disk space. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an instant-on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to the Internet...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ... Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ... Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts...
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...(7-pin SATA1-6) 1-24 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1... AM3 VGA DVI USB34 6 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 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...
...(7-pin SATA1-6) 1-24 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1... AM3 VGA DVI USB34 6 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 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...
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... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion...
... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion...
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... DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 3.0 ports. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or...
... DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to configure the settings. 11. USB 2.0 ports. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 3.0 ports. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or...
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... 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 ... for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality,...
... 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 ... for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality,...
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... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk...
... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk...
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... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at... back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a ...
... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at... back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a ...
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... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid ...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid ...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 05/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/... found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 05/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/... found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click...
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... to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
... to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
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...;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 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 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking...
...;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 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 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Surround View [Auto] This...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Surround View [Auto] This...
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... the system to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Setting this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is set the emulation type...values. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to initialize. When this menu allows you to set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system...
... the system to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Setting this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is set the emulation type...values. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to initialize. When this menu allows you to set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 05/06/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 05/06/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...