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...recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up to 1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up... 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit...
...recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. resolution up to 1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with the PCIe x16_2 slot. resolution up... 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit...
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... Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 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...
... Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 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...
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... 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 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...
... 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 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...
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... another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 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. The package contents vary from...
... another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 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. The package contents vary from...
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... This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for digital display devices such as LCD monitors. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP...
... This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for digital display devices such as LCD monitors. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP...
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...record. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ...the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to achieve world O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...
...record. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! processor satisfies every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to ...the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to achieve world O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...
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... layout 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you...
... layout 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with models. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you...
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... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. V EVO/USB3 only. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-35 20. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. 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 ...Key II 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...
... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. V EVO/USB3 only. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-35 20. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. 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 ...Key II 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 LAN1_USB12 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- 1 KB_USB56 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V 1 4 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...
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...into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ...use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits only in place. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle;...
...into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ...use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits only in place. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle;...
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... you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
... you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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... CPU fan connector! Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention...
... CPU fan connector! Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention...
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... install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 ...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the...
... install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 ...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. See page 1-25 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the...
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...Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. This port connects to the side speakers in ... port (lime). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Side Speaker Out port (gray). eSATA port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use hot-plug,...
...Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. This port connects to the side speakers in ... port (lime). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Side Speaker Out port (gray). eSATA port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use hot-plug,...
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... to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN 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 fan connectors on the... 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled...
... to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN 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 fan connectors on the... 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled...
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...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts... Volts 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 are for details. • If...
...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts... Volts 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 are for details. • If...
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. Master ... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. Master ... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
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... 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 ...• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later...
... 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 ...• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later...
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PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you ...
PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you ...
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...+ 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. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...
...+ 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. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO...