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... 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 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-...26 2.6.7 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 2.8.3 ASUS...
... 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 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-...26 2.6.7 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 2.8.3 ASUS...
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... 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 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Noise Filter - Turbo...
... 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 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Noise Filter - Turbo...
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... 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! Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
... 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! Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
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... boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices. HDMI...
... boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices. HDMI...
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... Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with independent power to speed up performance... based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction When installing it . All in the TurboV EVO...
... Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with independent power to speed up performance... based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction When installing it . All in the TurboV EVO...
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...give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Profile that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, ... giving you the freedom to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS settings can be stored in real time. MemOK! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you to share and distribute...
...give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Profile that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-5 MemOK! Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) such as computer fans, air conditioners, ... giving you the freedom to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS settings can be stored in real time. MemOK! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows you to share and distribute...
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... using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, 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...
... using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-19 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, 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...
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...connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend ...HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
...connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-23 HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend ...HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so...
..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so...
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...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...II utility. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...
...ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, and then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...II utility. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...
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...the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Doing so can restore... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
...the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-3 Doing so can restore... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
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... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails...
... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails...
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...and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in the system. Configuration options:..., the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-...
...and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in the system. Configuration options:..., the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-...
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... from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history,... enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut... quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown ...
... from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history,... enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut... quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown ...