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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M LE 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A88T-M LE 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...
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... Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of shielded cables for connection of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate ...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. This symbol...
... Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of shielded cables for connection of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate ...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. This symbol...
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...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage... extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage... extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the 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...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the 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...
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. S/PDIF out connector at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges... Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that features data transfer rates of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. S/PDIF out connector at the back panel This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges... Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that features data transfer rates of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth...
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... ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard ... in TurboV provides the best O.C. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance ...
... ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which enhances system performance. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard ... in TurboV provides the best O.C. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU NOS ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance ...
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... Flash 2 is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (NB) voltage and DRAM voltage in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power ...
... Flash 2 is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (NB) voltage and DRAM voltage in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power ...
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.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This 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 the system is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This 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 the system is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AM3 CPU socket 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. SATA ... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 9. 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 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AM3 CPU socket 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. SATA ... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 9. 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 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
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... in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ...lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the ...
... in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ...lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the ...
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5. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector.
5. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector.
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... heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in ... you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
... heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in ... you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
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...and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ... physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11
...and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ... physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-11
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M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors..., use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always... of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system...
M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors..., use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always... of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system...
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... severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17
... severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-17
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...necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on the...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the...
...necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on the...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the...
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..., Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for any DVI-D compatible device and...allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, ...
..., Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D port. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-21 Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for any DVI-D compatible device and...allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, ...
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...® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 12. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system... may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow the system requirements listed below. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback...
...® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 12. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system... may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow the system requirements listed below. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback...