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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 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...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 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...
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... the product on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are using the product, ensure... that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that came with the ...
... the product on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are using the product, ensure... that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that came with the ...
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...™ with max. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® ...processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x ... Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot.
...™ with max. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® ...processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x ... Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot.
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...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS... Hybrid Processor - MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x...
...M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) M4A88T-V EVO: - 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS... Hybrid Processor - MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x...
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xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, 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 cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, 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 cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to beginners. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! ...enthusiasts to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. Even O.C. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also ...
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to beginners. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! ...enthusiasts to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in the BIOS for the best graphics performance. Even O.C. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also ...
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... performance based on the motherboard to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and ...and sensor readings, and direct link to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. One click in touch with just a simple switch. with more power when you to external devices. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from ...
... performance based on the motherboard to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and ...and sensor readings, and direct link to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. One click in touch with just a simple switch. with more power when you to external devices. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from ...
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...allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. MemOK! Profile that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the freedom...
...allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. MemOK! Profile that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the freedom...
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...steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM voltage in 0.015V steps to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power ...supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking ...
...steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM voltage in 0.015V steps to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power ...supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking ...
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RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 11 9 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
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... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover... Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you...expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19
... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover... Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you...expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19
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...graphics cards on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to pins 1-2. 3.... card to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual ...
...graphics cards on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to pins 1-2. 3.... card to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual ...
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... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This 15-pin port is for a...
... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This 15-pin port is for a...
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...Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a microphone. 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the audio configuration table .... Refer to the side speakers in the BIOS to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port ...
...Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a microphone. 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the audio configuration table .... Refer to the side speakers in the BIOS to the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port ...
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...-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected...
...-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected...
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...RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are set using these connectors. 4. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can ...]. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27
...RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors • These connectors are set using these connectors. 4. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can ...]. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27
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... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is...
... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is...
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... CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will be disabled regardless of the current settings of...POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch ...
... CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will be disabled regardless of the current settings of...POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch ...
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...increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to its default settings.... with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
...increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to its default settings.... with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
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...of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch... when the system is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. To ensure ...
...of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch... when the system is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. To ensure ...