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...Calibration 2-18 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-19 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-23 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-23 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25... NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
...Calibration 2-18 2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-19 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-22 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-23 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-23 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25... NB Thermal Protect 2-26 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.7.3 Security 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-29 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-30...
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... Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - TurboV EVO - MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Profile - Core Unlocker - 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...
... Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - Turbo Key II ASUS Power Solutions - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - TurboV EVO - MemOK! Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Profile - Core Unlocker - 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...
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... 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 support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz...
... 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 support additional buttons / switches 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! GPU Boost - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz...
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...SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is... audio without converting it to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for integrated graphics. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital...
...SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as memory buffer for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is... audio without converting it to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for integrated graphics. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital...
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...Enjoy superb performance by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- It supports file downloading to USB drives only. 8+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with...to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All in the TurboV EVO interface and ...
...Enjoy superb performance by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is the next evolution of a latent AMD® CPU- It supports file downloading to USB drives only. 8+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with...to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction All in the TurboV EVO interface and ...
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..., but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in no time. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Get your system boot success. Fanless Design...is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of ...
..., but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in no time. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Get your system boot success. Fanless Design...is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of ...
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...(20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 6. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. 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... DRAM_LED Core Unlocker Turbo 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.
...(20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 6. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-32 18. 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... DRAM_LED Core Unlocker Turbo 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.
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... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑...
... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑...
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...(USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE 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... the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...
...(USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE 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... the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0 devices. 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...
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... to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the...
... to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. This port connects to the side speakers in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the...
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... POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you...
... POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. Playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you...
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... 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 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB...
... 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 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 The USB...
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The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10.
The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-31 IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10.
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... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing... site nearest you to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that ...
... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing... site nearest you to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that ...
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... instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE...[B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of ...
... instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE...[B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of ...
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...latest version. Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Turn off...
...latest version. Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the ...BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Turn off...
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...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device...Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer.
...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device...Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer.
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... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup...the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS...
... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 06/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup...the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS...
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... items allow you to malfunction. The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slot. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU.
... items allow you to malfunction. The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slot. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-19 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Configure CPU.
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...disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP... or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) ...
...disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-23 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP... or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) ...