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... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB710 Up...
... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on the next page) ix M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB710 Up...
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...; graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to achieve world O.C. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get high quality images. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. Even O.C. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high...
...; graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to achieve world O.C. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to get high quality images. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. Even O.C. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high...
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... 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. with independent power to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes...
... 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. with independent power to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes...
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... need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw...
... need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw...
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...; graphics cards on pins 2-3 for details. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to...
...; graphics cards on pins 2-3 for details. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to...
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... (USB) ports are for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. This port connects to the rear speakers in the BIOS to [AHCI]. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for USB 2.0 devices. 13. eSATA port. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk...
... (USB) ports are for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). This port connects to configure the settings. 12. This port connects to the rear speakers in the BIOS to [AHCI]. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for USB 2.0 devices. 13. eSATA port. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 8. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk...
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... the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual...
... the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual...
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... nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. The AI...
... nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. The AI...
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... a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. This utility also allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
... a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. This utility also allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
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... 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: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on a menu screen means that menu. configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display...
... 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: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on a menu screen means that menu. configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-9 Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display...
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... DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. When this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector...
... DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. When this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector...
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... this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Port5 - The following two items only appear when you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in...
... this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Port5 - The following two items only appear when you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in...
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...the selected CPU level. 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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to...
...the selected CPU level. 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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to...
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...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Select [Disabled] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Use...
...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-15 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Select [Disabled] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Use...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series...
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... Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1430MHz] [DDR3-1460MHz] ~ [DDR3-2000MHz] UMA-SP Interleave Mode [Auto] This item appears only when you may use the internal graphics as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables...
... Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1430MHz] [DDR3-1460MHz] ~ [DDR3-2000MHz] UMA-SP Interleave Mode [Auto] This item appears only when you may use the internal graphics as the secondary display. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables...
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... caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to initialize. Setting this item is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Plug And...
... caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to initialize. Setting this item is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 Plug And...
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... power loss. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables...
... power loss. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables...
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... ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. When this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
... ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. When this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
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... . 3. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. To set a User Password: 1. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. Profile AI NET2 [Disabled] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. After you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password...
... . 3. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0202 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. To set a User Password: 1. Clear User Password Select this item to display the submenu. Profile AI NET2 [Disabled] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. After you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. To change the user password...