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... (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration 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. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and D-Sub ...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 to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of ...
... (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration 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. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and D-Sub ...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 to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of ...
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... Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - 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...
... Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - 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...
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... 0.01V increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TurboV EVO - 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...
... 0.01V increment - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - TurboV EVO - 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...
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... 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS ... 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing...
... 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS ... 1333 MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing...
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...) provides high visual quality for digital display devices such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of your system memory to connect easily with USB 2.0 components. Serial ATA 3Gb...
...) provides high visual quality for digital display devices such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. The interface of your system memory to connect easily with USB 2.0 components. Serial ATA 3Gb...
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...Configuration section in real time for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the PCIe x16_2 slot. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use ...advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to achieve world O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen...
...Configuration section in real time for details. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the PCIe x16_2 slot. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with Auto Tuning! Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use ...advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Its ability to achieve world O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen...
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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 layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
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 layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
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...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- 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 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710... (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. V EVO/USB3 only. switch 1-33 19. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16.
...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- 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 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710... (SB_PWR) 1-35 4. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27 2. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. V EVO/USB3 only. switch 1-33 19. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16.
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... the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits...
... the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits...
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... plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is...
... plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is...
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... the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. 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...
... the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. 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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...you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating...
...you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating...
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... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Line Out port (lime). IEEE 1394a port. eSATA port. 6. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). See...This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. These ...
... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). Line Out port (lime). IEEE 1394a port. eSATA port. 6. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). See...This port connects to configure the settings. 12. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. These ...
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... the motherboard components. 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 motherboard connector labeled...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. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;...
... the motherboard components. 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 motherboard connector labeled...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. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;...
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...proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ... +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 your system, ...
...proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ... +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 your system, ...
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... to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on... the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device ...
... to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on... the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device ...
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... only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. If ...
... only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. If ...
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... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 5. 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 button. • Reset button...
... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 5. 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 button. • Reset button...
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... connection speed. The serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the serial port module cable to...
... connection speed. The serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the serial port module cable to...