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... of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU...
... of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU...
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...-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This...
...-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to USB drives only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This...
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... This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD CPU with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology ...up. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. settings in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in...
... This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD CPU with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology ...up. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. settings in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in...
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... pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-27 14. DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_...! Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 1-22 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-29 16. Serial port connector (10-1 ...
... pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-27 14. DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_...! Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 1-22 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-29 16. Serial port connector (10-1 ...
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...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, and other cards that comply with the PCI ... or that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure...
...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, and other cards that comply with the PCI ... or that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure...
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB...to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you follow the system requirements listed below. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB...to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you follow the system requirements listed below. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
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...SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive ...USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on the OS). The data transfer rate of Sound playback is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M/USB3...
...SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive ...USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on the OS). The data transfer rate of Sound playback is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-M/USB3...
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... so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is purchased separately. 8. 7. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1...
... so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is purchased separately. 8. 7. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1...
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... the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the ... ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to 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...
... the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the ... ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to 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...
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... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • This function supports USB flash ... to the USB port. 3. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn ...
... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • This function supports USB flash ... to the USB port. 3. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn ...