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... 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 the PCIe x16_2 slot. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section ... 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™...
... 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 the PCIe x16_2 slot. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section ... 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install two CrossFireX™...
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...ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA port (3Gb/s ready) - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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,...
...ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations - 1 x eSATA port (3Gb/s ready) - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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,...
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...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:...pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 0.015V ...
...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:...pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) xi M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 0.015V ...
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...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. This motherboard also supports... capabilities with less power consumption. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support...
...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. This motherboard also supports... capabilities with less power consumption. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support...
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...-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 digital display devices such...
...-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 digital display devices such...
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....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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 record. Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....8482; graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with CPU Level UP! This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ ...
....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. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 record. Its ability to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....8482; graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to achieve a total system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with CPU Level UP! This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ ...
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Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes ...
Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. 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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... 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- V EVO/USB3 only. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. ...(64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DVI_VGA SPDIFO_ HDMI F_ ESATA_ USB34 SOCKET AM3 O2LED2 O2LED1 MemOK! 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® ...
... 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- V EVO/USB3 only. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. ...(64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DVI_VGA SPDIFO_ HDMI F_ ESATA_ USB34 SOCKET AM3 O2LED2 O2LED1 MemOK! 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® ...
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otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the ... for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the...
otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the ... for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. You can occur if you ...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. You can occur if you ...
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... assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 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
... assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 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
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... NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for details. • Connect a chassis fan to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. See page 1-25 for a PCI... Express x16 graphics card to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. 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.
... NOT use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for details. • Connect a chassis fan to reenter data. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. See page 1-25 for a PCI... Express x16 graphics card to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. 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.
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... Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...
... Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices. 14. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration...
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...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 fan connectors. Insufficient...fan of the connector. 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 CHA_FAN...
...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 fan connectors. Insufficient...fan of the connector. 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 CHA_FAN...
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...asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... 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 ...
...asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; M4A88T-V EVO/USB3... 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 ...
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... 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 each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors ...on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to configure your devices: Single device ...
... 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 each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors ...on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to configure your devices: Single device ...
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...RAID feature is available 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 In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives... 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.
...RAID feature is available 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 In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives... 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.
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 system reboot without turning off button (2-pin...
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 system reboot without turning off button (2-pin...
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...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is ...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...
...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port module is ...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...