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... 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-26 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
... 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-26 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
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...flash drives with quick access to the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV... EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up ...
...flash drives with quick access to the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Turbo Unlocker gets you in the TurboV... EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up ...
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... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. MemOK! MemOK! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Get your system boot success. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according...conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! The built-in...
... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. MemOK! MemOK! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Get your system boot success. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis fan speeds according...conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! The built-in...
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... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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...
... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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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... ORANGE Linked 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 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. .... This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
... ORANGE Linked 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 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. .... This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
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...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use two high...power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us ...
...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use two high...power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us ...
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... XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) ...boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND 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...
... XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) ...boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND 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...
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... BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to its default settings. • We recommend that are ...lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 If the installed DIMMs still fail...
... BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to its default settings. • We recommend that are ...lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 If the installed DIMMs still fail...
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...LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 This user-friendly design provides ...an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting...
...LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 This user-friendly design provides ...an intuitional way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting...
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...: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using ...DVD or a removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults ...
...: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Insert the support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using ...DVD or a removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults ...
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... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy ... drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item...
... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy ... drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if ... press . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TU3.ROM 2097152 2010-01-...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if ... press . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TU3.ROM 2097152 2010-01-...
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...[+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [...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. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The ...
...[+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [...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. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The ...
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...specific items for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of options. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item... scroll bar appears on the screen. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2... : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A...
...specific items for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of options. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item... scroll bar appears on the screen. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2... : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A...
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... and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
... and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
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...you install on 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 Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP ...the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 The configuration options for this function belongs to [Manual] after you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to...
...you install on 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 Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP ...the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13 The configuration options for this function belongs to [Manual] after you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to...
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... Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable and disable... Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19
... Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable and disable... Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19
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... set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you set...
... set the PCI Express device as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you set...
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... . Setting this menu allows you to set to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. If no USB device is detected, the... The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
... . Setting this menu allows you to set to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. If no USB device is detected, the... The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
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.... When this item is set to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the...
.... When this item is set to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the...