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... may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as stated in writing by sending a request to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the email address gpl... the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). All Rights Reserved. If however you give us a notification to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS...
... may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as stated in writing by sending a request to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the email address gpl... the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). All Rights Reserved. If however you give us a notification to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS...
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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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... the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
... the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
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...resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI™ with maximum resolution up to 1920 x 1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution up to install a total memory of 4GB or more on the next page) ix 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...
...resolution up to 2560 x1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI™ with maximum resolution up to 1920 x 1080 Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution up to install a total memory of 4GB or more on the next page) ix 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...
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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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor...
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 factor...
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...! 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! ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based...
...! 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! ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based...
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... x16 graphics. AMD® 880G Chipset The AMD® 880G Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to www... environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It is supported by Windows® Vista / 7 OS only. • Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system...
... x16 graphics. AMD® 880G Chipset The AMD® 880G Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to www... environment. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It is supported by Windows® Vista / 7 OS only. • Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system...
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... protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to USB drives only. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on...
... protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you quick access to USB drives only. HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on...
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...-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key 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 power... consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents ...
...-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key 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 power... consumption in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents ...
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...;-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • •...-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the following: I�n�s�ta�l�l�a��m�a�x�i�m�u�...
...;-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • •...-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the following: I�n�s�ta�l�l�a��m�a�x�i�m�u�...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS 78.01GC6.9L0 1024MB SS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS ...Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS 78.01GC6.9L0 1024MB SS 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS ...Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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... Samsung N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... Samsung N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... Micron 8LD22D9JNL N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-16 Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 N/A Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 N/A Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E N/A SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 N/A Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15...
... Micron 8LD22D9JNL N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-16 Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 N/A Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 N/A Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E N/A SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 N/A Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15...
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... retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
... retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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... documentation that complies with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... documentation that complies with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
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USB 3.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Dual display output support Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D port. HDMI port. This port is for USB 3.0 devices. 13. This port is for the...
USB 3.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Dual display output support Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D port. HDMI port. This port is for USB 3.0 devices. 13. This port is for the...
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... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD Audio]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC ...'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or...
... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD Audio]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC ...'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or...
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... OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that...
... OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that...
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...operating system on a hard disk drive included in a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. 5. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The S/PDIF module is VIA ...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 . ...
...operating system on a hard disk drive included in a RAID/AHCI set the SATA Port1-Port4 and SATA Port5-Port6 items in the support DVD. 5. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The S/PDIF module is VIA ...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 . ...
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... supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE_LED... This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
... supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A88T-M/USB3 IDE_LED... This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.