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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
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xi M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal 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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ...
xi M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal 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 port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ...
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... achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...
... achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...
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..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
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... Next. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 ...(H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...
... Next. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-M LE VER: 0207 ...(H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/06/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...
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... contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 The...
... contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-3 The...
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... ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. This...
... ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. This...
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...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 is any key to continue. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free ...1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. ...
...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 is any key to continue. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free ...1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. ...
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... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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...
... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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...
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... on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest...
... on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest...
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... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and 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 : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation...
... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and 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 : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation...
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...change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0207 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [...
...change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0207 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [...
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Password Check [Setup] When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When you set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item to set a User Password: 1. In...
Password Check [Setup] When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When you set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item to set a User Password: 1. In...
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...] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 Start O.C. Press to the BIOS Flash. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function 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...
...] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-29 Start O.C. Press to the BIOS Flash. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function 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...