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... 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software 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 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
... 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software 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 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
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...this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before... your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables are...
...this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before... your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all power cables are...
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Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tools ASUS GPU NOS (not working in Hybrid CrossFireX mode) ASUS TurboV ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Auto Tuning (Fast Mode only) Precision Tweaker 2 vCore...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! ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O.C. M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features...
Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tools ASUS GPU NOS (not working in Hybrid CrossFireX mode) ASUS TurboV ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Auto Tuning (Fast Mode only) Precision Tweaker 2 vCore...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! ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O.C. M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features...
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...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... * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x...
...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... * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x...
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... in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction now a reality with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...
... in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction now a reality with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...
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...boot logos to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. feature automatically ...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection...
...boot logos to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. feature automatically ...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection...
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...pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-27 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-29 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI 2 31 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5 COM1... 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 SB_PWR CLRTC USB1112...
...pin CLRTC) 1-18 1-27 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-29 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-7 Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI 2 31 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5 COM1... 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 SB_PWR CLRTC USB1112...
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... card. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the... the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5.
... card. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the... the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5.
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...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) M4A88T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when...to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on...
...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) M4A88T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when...to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to reenter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on...
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...I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 •... to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you follow the system requirements listed below. ...
...I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 •... to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you follow the system requirements listed below. ...
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... SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set . •... based on a hard disk drive included in a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 5. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
... SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set . •... based on a hard disk drive included in a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 5. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
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...to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...settings. function. • The MemOK! function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to section...
...to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...settings. function. • The MemOK! function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to section...
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... support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating...
... support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating...
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... Open window, then click Open. 3. Press 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 a BIOS file a. 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...
... Open window, then click Open. 3. Press 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 a BIOS file a. 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...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. Refer to ensure... system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. Refer to ensure... system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the...
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... not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). otherwise, POST continues ...with its test routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; We recommend that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS...
... not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). otherwise, POST continues ...with its test routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; We recommend that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS...
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...screen are the navigation 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...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen...
...screen are the navigation 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...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen...
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...window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu... help At the top right corner of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, ...
...window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu... help At the top right corner of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, ...
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Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:... Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Setting this item to navigate through them. 2.3 ... Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async ...
Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:... Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Setting this item to navigate through them. 2.3 ... Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async ...
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... an item then press to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items only appear when you to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. SATA Port5-Port6...
... an item then press to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items only appear when you to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. SATA Port5-Port6...