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Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 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...
Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 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...
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... 3GB. M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
... 3GB. M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
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xi 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 version) MicroATX form...
xi 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 version) MicroATX form...
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...features Product highlights AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power ... buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! 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...
...features Product highlights AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power ... buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! 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...
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... to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it...
... to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it...
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...allows you with just a few clicks away. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates... overclocking to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD CPU with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to ...
...allows you with just a few clicks away. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. It provides you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that automates... overclocking to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenalin rush of a latent AMD CPU with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to ...
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... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3... x 1080p 1920 x 1080p • To play Blu-ray discs, ensure to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21
... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 955 DDR3... x 1080p 1920 x 1080p • To play Blu-ray discs, ensure to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21
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... supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M/USB3...
... supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A88T-M/USB3...
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... Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease...1.10000V to 2.4450V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to adjust ...
... Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease...1.10000V to 2.4450V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to adjust ...
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... detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ...[53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. CPU/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: ...
... detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [25ºC] [26ºC] [27ºC] ...[53ºC] ~ [74ºC] [75ºC] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge function. CPU/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: ...
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...CMOS. 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 32/16 format and single partition...! • We recommend that you to run the utility to run the utility. 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:\ ...-On Self‑Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23
...CMOS. 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 32/16 format and single partition...! • We recommend that you to run the utility to run the utility. 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:\ ...-On Self‑Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23
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...174; 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on system load. 6. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of your system. 1. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2.... In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash...
...174; 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on system load. 6. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of your system. 1. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2.... In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash...