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... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 iv
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... the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI 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! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
... the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI 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! M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS unique features 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
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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: 9.6 in...
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: 9.6 in...
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...and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a cool and...and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is designed to support up to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with...
...and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for a cool and...and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is designed to support up to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with...
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...doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA ...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. With such diversity of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering...
...doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a set of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-3 It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA ...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. With such diversity of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering...
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...from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the ...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 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file...
...from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for an excellent graphics performance. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the ...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 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file...
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...SOCKET AM3 VGA DVI USB34 6 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 ... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. MemOK! Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. 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 ...
...SOCKET AM3 VGA DVI USB34 6 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 ... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 1-28 15. MemOK! Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-29 1-8 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-26 13. 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 ...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion...making the system unstable and the card 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...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion...making the system unstable and the card 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...
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...Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. Dual display output support Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported •...; 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. DVI...
...Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Ensure the audio device of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. Dual display output support Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported •...; 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. DVI...
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...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 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ... • For better playback quality, we recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front...
...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 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ... • For better playback quality, we recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front...
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...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 ...to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may be different based on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive included in the support DVD. 5. The Serial ...
...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 ...to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may be different based on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive included in the support DVD. 5. The Serial ...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A88T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an ...and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet,...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an ...and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet,...
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...the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Press to the...
...the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Press to the...
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... 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 to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
... 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 to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
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...65533;o�f�i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.... can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0306 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU OverClocking ...
...65533;o�f�i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.... can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M4A88T-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0306 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU OverClocking ...
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.... Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Surround View...
.... Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Surround View...
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.... Plug And Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD]...2: BIOS information Select an item then press to initialize. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]...
.... Plug And Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD]...2: BIOS information Select an item then press to initialize. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]...
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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:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... 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 only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C.
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:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... 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 only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C.