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...location where you want to duly provide complete source code as stated in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for... to anyone in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the product for which you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...location where you want to duly provide complete source code as stated in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for... to anyone in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the product for which you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
... become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
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...the Enter or Return key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION... are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater...
...the Enter or Return key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION... are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater...
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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. xii
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... in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1
... in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1
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...slots for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install..., some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support ...the standard way of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
...slots for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install..., some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support ...the standard way of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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...switch lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 MemOK...to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function....
...switch lights continuously. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 MemOK...to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function....
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ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-37 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The following screen is for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your...contains the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to ...
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-37 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The following screen is for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your...contains the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to ...
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...the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz...Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this ... Level UP [Auto] Allows you installed on CPU types. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13
...the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz...Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this ... Level UP [Auto] Allows you installed on CPU types. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13
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...system. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Profile...numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Manual] Allows you 've selected. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile Allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to select a ...
...system. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Profile...numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Manual] Allows you 've selected. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile Allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to select a ...
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...the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the...] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. The valid value ranges vary ...
...the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the...] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. The valid value ranges vary ...
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... 0.003125V to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you ... vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-17 CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
... 0.003125V to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you ... vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-17 CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.18 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows ... to select the CPU Load-Line mode. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.18 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows ... to select the CPU Load-Line mode. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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...disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] ... Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU...
...disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] ... Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the PCIe x16_2 / PCIe x1_1 configuration. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX...] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that you install a X1 card on the primary PCIe x16 slot (blue) for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Allows you set up a CrossfireX configuration....
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the PCIe x16_2 / PCIe x1_1 configuration. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX...] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that you install a X1 card on the primary PCIe x16 slot (blue) for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Allows you set up a CrossfireX configuration....
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... HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or...the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM]...
... HW Monitor Configuration CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or...the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM]...
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Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to manually set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to the Northbridge chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically...
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to manually set the Chassis fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to the Northbridge chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically...