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... system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. SidePort Memory -
... system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix resolution up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. SidePort Memory -
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.../66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Core Unlocker - ASUS O.C. MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the...
.../66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Core Unlocker - ASUS O.C. MemOK! Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel) - 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the...
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... 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports M4A88T-V EVO: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports M4A88T-V EVO/USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports M4A88T-V EVO: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The package contents vary from models. • If any of new features and latest... 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333...
...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 The package contents vary from models. • If any of new features and latest... 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333...
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...time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe...To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer 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. This tool also provides stability ...
...time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to set up . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe...To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer 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. This tool also provides stability ...
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... varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The edge with models. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes...
... varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V EVO two models. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The edge with models. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes...
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... triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from...
... triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from...
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... GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU, ... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
... GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU, ... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot... GND +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 fit these connectors in...
...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot... GND +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 fit these connectors in...
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...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 the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by ...is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. 4....
...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 the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by ...is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. 4....
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COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to any ... USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis....
COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the USB module cable to any ... USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis....
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IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 10. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 10. IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system ...Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you clear the CMOS, the Core ...
... 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable when the system ...Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you clear the CMOS, the Core ...
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... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory ... set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when ...
... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory ... set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when ...
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and ... is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to...
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and ... is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to...
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Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to [Disabled]. 4. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable.
Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to [Disabled]. 4. O2LED2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II LED 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction O2LED1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable.
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...Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter] ...8209;based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during ...
...Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter] ...8209;based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during ...
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... continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! 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:\ BIOS backup is any user-...key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
... continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! 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:\ BIOS backup is any user-...key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. 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...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. 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...
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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 [Auto] ... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13
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 [Auto] ... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-13