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... 1-28 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 2-6 2.3 Main...
... 1-28 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 2-6 2.3 Main...
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...through pressing the button. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS...
...through pressing the button. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. The ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS...
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... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning ... update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK...
... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning ... update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK...
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... to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 b. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you want to avoid network traffic, or click...
... to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 b. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you want to avoid network traffic, or click...
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... the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306...
... the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M/USB3 VER: 0306...
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... and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 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 allows you ... • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port...
... and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 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 allows you ... • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port...
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...to use the Setup program, you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this program. We recommend that the computer can update using the first two options. Even if you do not press , POST continues with its routines. If you ... (SPI) chip that you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; They may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
...to use the Setup program, you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this program. We recommend that the computer can update using the first two options. Even if you do not press , POST continues with its routines. If you ... (SPI) chip that you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; They may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
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... Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 0306 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD...and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that is ...
... Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Version 0306 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD...and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that is ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a... Configuration The items in system halt state. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to 1.73000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto]...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a... Configuration The items in system halt state. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to 1.73000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto]...
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...) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-21 In the password box, ...key in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item is set a User Password: 1. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the submenu. To set to [Setup], BIOS...password both , then press . 3. Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset...
...) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. When this item is set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-21 In the password box, ...key in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item is set a User Password: 1. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the submenu. To set to [Setup], BIOS...password both , then press . 3. Main Advanced M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset...
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... checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Allows you 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...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the ...
... checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Allows you 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...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the ...