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...may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...Free Open Source Software licenses. All Rights Reserved. E6074 First Edition (V1) September 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...Free Open Source Software licenses. All Rights Reserved. E6074 First Edition (V1) September 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to...max. 8GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...
...MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to...max. 8GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 5200MT/s; M4A88T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...
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... Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - Profile - Turbo Key - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless...
... Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - Profile - Turbo Key - M4A88T-M LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless...
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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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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... Internet applications. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for Serial ATA hard drives. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to meet the higher...
... Internet applications. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of this motherboard supports dual display output on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for Serial ATA hard drives. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to meet the higher...
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...28 • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips...if you do any of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install...
...28 • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M4A88T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips...if you do any of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install...
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.... 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
.... 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
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... devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; ATX...plugs from the power supply are for details. 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 LPT standardizes as a printer. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2....
... devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; ATX...plugs from the power supply are for details. 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-23 LPT standardizes as a printer. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2....
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... of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The...
... of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 1-27 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The...
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...then press to display a list of a field, select it for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 ...testing purpose. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
...then press to display a list of a field, select it for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-9 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 ...testing purpose. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
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...Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 ... Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER],...
...Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 ... Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-M LE BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER],...
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...System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port5 - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to [AHCI], the information of the general system specifications. Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard ...
...System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information SATA Port5 - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to [AHCI], the information of the general system specifications. Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard ...
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Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This ...510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M LE Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang...
Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This ...510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A88T-M LE Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang...