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... 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 ... Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.2 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking 2-15 2.4.7 DRAM Timing Configuration 2-16 2.4.8 DRAM Driving...
... 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 ... Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.2 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking 2-15 2.4.7 DRAM Timing Configuration 2-16 2.4.8 DRAM Driving...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU-4 engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU-4 engine ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD...
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... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1... DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features...
... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-M LE motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1... DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features...
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
... RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
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... boost by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. After...
... boost by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. After...
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...or an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in 0.01V steps to...store or load multiple BIOS settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, ...
...or an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in 0.01V steps to...store or load multiple BIOS settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, ...
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...on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of accessing information from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you ...
...on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a maximum of accessing information from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. Timing support (Optional) A* B* SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • • SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 ...on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 1866MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. Timing support (Optional) A* B* SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • • SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 ...on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 1866MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: ...
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... on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically...
... on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically...
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... changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup...
... changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup...
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Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. ...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. ...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
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...Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the PCIE frequency. The profile information varies according to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only... when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to the DRAM O.C. Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (...
...Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the PCIE frequency. The profile information varies according to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only... when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to the DRAM O.C. Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (...
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...default setting. 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to become unstable! Use the and keys to your CPU model. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-15 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. The valid value... CPU Bus Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. The following two items only appear when you install a 6-core CPU. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled...
...default setting. 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to become unstable! Use the and keys to your CPU model. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-15 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. The valid value... CPU Bus Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 GPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. The following two items only appear when you install a 6-core CPU. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled...
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...Clock Calibration to set Active CPU Cores to enable the bank memory interleaving. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to configure all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: ...%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On]...
...Clock Calibration to set Active CPU Cores to enable the bank memory interleaving. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to configure all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: ...%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.5.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On]...