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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: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tools ASUS GPU NOS (not...
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: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Intelligent overclocking tools ASUS GPU NOS (not...
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... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... performance. AMD® 880G Chipset The AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
... performance. AMD® 880G Chipset The AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
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...recovery tool that allows you to overclock without interrupting ongoing work in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics...Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS GPU NOS does not work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV ...
...recovery tool that allows you to overclock without interrupting ongoing work in Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics...Turbo Key boosts performances without exiting or rebooting the OS, and its user-friendly interface makes overclocking easy with a faster reaction time for the most demanding tasks. ASUS GPU NOS does not work or games, simply through pressing the button. settings in TurboV ...
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...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to personalize your system. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 This is in the bag that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...
...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to personalize your system. ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 1-5 This is in the bag that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...
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...4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in ��g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n...C* • • • Install the DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in ��g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n...C* • • • Install the DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back 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...computer. 4. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery...
... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back 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...computer. 4. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery...
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...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. This is tested. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the ... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning...
...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. This is tested. M4A88T-M/USB3 M4A88T-M/USB3 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the ... MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning...
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Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for ...65533;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 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...
Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for ...65533;i�le�]��[T�e��s�t�M��o�d��e�] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-9 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...
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... depends on the CPU installed. Use the / keys to adjust the voltage. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU OverClocking [Auto] Sets the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] ~ [10.00x] CPU... the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Key in the value directly or use +/- CPU/HT Reference...
... depends on the CPU installed. Use the / keys to adjust the voltage. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU OverClocking [Auto] Sets the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] ~ [10.00x] CPU... the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Key in the value directly or use +/- CPU/HT Reference...
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... / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for each processor core separately. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-13 Select [Auto] to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...to allow the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. However, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th...
... / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for each processor core separately. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 2-13 Select [Auto] to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...to allow the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. However, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th...