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... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M LE motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333...delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-M LE motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333...delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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...Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with a faster reaction time for durability, improved... of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. Enjoy an instant performance boost by Windows® 7/Vista OS...
...Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with a faster reaction time for durability, improved... of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. Enjoy an instant performance boost by Windows® 7/Vista OS...
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... the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components...
... the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components...
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...-1 pin COM1) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-5 1-27 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 9. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10...
...-1 pin COM1) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-5 1-27 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 9. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 10...
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5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. 5.
... the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. 5.
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.../4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-13 Size OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) CM3X2G1800C8D 2GB KHX14400D3K2/2G 2GB(2 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) TX1800KLU-2GK 1GB SS...
.../4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-13 Size OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) CM3X2G1800C8D 2GB KHX14400D3K2/2G 2GB(2 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) TX1800KLU-2GK 1GB SS...
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...; • 9 • • 9 • • 9 • • 9-9-9-20 • • 9 • • 9 • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power...
... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power...
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... system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information...
... system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information...
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... D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 10. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray...
... D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 10. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray...
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...The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=...later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX12 ...
...The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=...later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX12 ...
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... 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
... 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port ...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port ...
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...EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 Refer to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the ...
...EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-29 Refer to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your ...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the ...
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... click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods... Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the...
... click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods... Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the...
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... for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, ... the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3
... for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, ... the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3
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...backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any key to... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup ...
...backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any key to... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup ...
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...system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power...button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. They may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues ...
...system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power...button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. They may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues ...
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...normal operation. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If... an item is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed :...
...normal operation. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If... an item is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed :...
