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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. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/...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...
... (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. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/...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...
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Noise Filter - 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, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller...
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Noise Filter - 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, 6 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller...
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...Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - GPU Boost...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...
...Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - GPU Boost...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...
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... following items. 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. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD®...
... following items. 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. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD®...
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... RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital...
... RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. DVI support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at the back panel. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital...
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...rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 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! This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI ... O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to www.amd...
...rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 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! This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI ... O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to get high quality images. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Adjust your CPU at no additional cost with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to www.amd...
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The edge with models. 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 image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing ...place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
The edge with models. 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 image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing ...place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
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...) 1-35 20. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16. V EVO/USB3 only. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1... 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. 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 ...
...) 1-35 20. AM3 CPU socket 1-9 13. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2) 1-36 15. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II) 1-34 16. V EVO/USB3 only. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-29 USB1112) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1... 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 This USB 3.0 controller is provided for M4A88T- IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. 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 ...
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing ... to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing ... to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2.
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... heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When...
... heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When...
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... and heatsink assembly is notched differently 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent...
... and heatsink assembly is notched differently 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent...
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... you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper ... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe ...
... you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on pins 2-3 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper ... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on both the PCIe x16 slots to pins 1-2. 3. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use first the PCIe ...
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... Mic In - Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. This port connects to the.... Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). eSATA port.
... Mic In - Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. This port connects to the.... Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). eSATA port.
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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 motherboard connector labeled... to the fan connectors. 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 fan connectors on the...
... 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 motherboard connector labeled... to the fan connectors. 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 fan connectors on the...
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...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 use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The plugs from the power supply are... 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and ...
...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 use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-25 The plugs from the power supply are... 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and ...
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...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes ...configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - 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. Master Slave ...
...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes ...configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - 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. Master Slave ...
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...These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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_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 set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to...
...These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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_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 set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to...
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... power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect...
... power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect...
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...+ 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 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so... the connector, 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 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port...
...+ 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 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so... the connector, 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 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port...