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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu...
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... temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply...
... temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply...
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...™ configuration. SidePort Memory - To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; resolution up to 1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with the PCIe x16_2 slot. ...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...
...™ configuration. SidePort Memory - To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for details. ** Refer to 5200MT/s; resolution up to 1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with the PCIe x16_2 slot. ...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...
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TurboV EVO - MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Noise Filter - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID...
TurboV EVO - MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Noise Filter - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID...
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xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers Express Gate AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite II ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,...TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. record. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's 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. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,...TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. record. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX...
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...ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- It supports file downloading to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with just a simple switch. All in the TurboV EVO...turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the motherboard to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. with more power when you to unleash extra processing capabilities. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from ...
...ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- It supports file downloading to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with just a simple switch. All in the TurboV EVO...turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the motherboard to use several functions without performing complicated BIOS changes. with more power when you to unleash extra processing capabilities. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from ...
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... then eliminates it in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool... requires a mere push of fan speed to patch memory issues. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique power saving technology that detects the...
... then eliminates it in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 This remarkable memory rescue tool... requires a mere push of fan speed to patch memory issues. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique power saving technology that detects the...
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... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure... to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord....
... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure... to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord....
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... 1-35 20. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. 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 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell... CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
... 1-35 20. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. 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 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB78 AMD® SB710 PRI_IDE Lithium Cell... CMOS Power CHA_FAN2 1 12 VT6308P SB_PWR USB910 16Mb BIOS USB1112 IE1394_1 CLRTC PANEL 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
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..."Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ...the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the ...
..."Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ...the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the ...
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...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.... NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To ...
...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.... NorthBridge Configuration section in the BIOS for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To ...
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...Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This 15-pin port is for USB ...(RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...
...Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-21 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This 15-pin port is for USB ...(RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...
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...Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to [AHCI]. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1:... Out Ensure the audio device of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to the side speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This 6-pin IEEE...
...Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for M4A88T-V EVO). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to [AHCI]. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1:... Out Ensure the audio device of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to the side speakers in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This 6-pin IEEE...
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... the system requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 15. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips ...Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
... the system requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 15. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips ...Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
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... ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through... SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 ...
... ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through... SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 ...
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.../O module cable to avail of Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector... M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to...
.../O module cable to avail of Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector... M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to...
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...the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the 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 Unlocker feature will be disabled regardless of the current settings of your CPU. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch ...
...the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the 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 Unlocker feature will be disabled regardless of the current settings of your CPU. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch ...
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.... • Due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 Press and hold the MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows®...for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...
.... • Due to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-33 Press and hold the MemOK! M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows®...for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified ...
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... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. 1-34 ...-tune your CPU to Enable. 3. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to enhance the system performance. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off.
... you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you have made. 1-34 ...-tune your CPU to Enable. 3. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to enhance the system performance. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off.