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... this guide vii M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... this guide vii M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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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...pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 ...
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...pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 ...
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... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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... requirements of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics...
... requirements of 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics...
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...you fail to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to prevent installation on the...of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-11 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
...you fail to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to prevent installation on the...of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-11 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For optimum compatibility.../ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ...
...;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. For optimum compatibility.../ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 3072MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ...
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... slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part...
... slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) M4A88T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M4A88T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) M4A88T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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...
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... power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear.... function. • The MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
... power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear.... function. • The MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
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...;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items....this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...
...;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items....this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...
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.... Use the / keys to adjust the value. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the...
.... Use the / keys to adjust the value. tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the...
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... Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Enables or disables the unganged DRAM mode (..., 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables...
... Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Enables or disables the unganged DRAM mode (..., 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables...
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...] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to detect...
...] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to detect...
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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/... run the utility to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded...
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/... run the utility to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-23 Start O.C. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded...