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... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and... 3 x PCI slots Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2048x1536 ...
... recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and... 3 x PCI slots Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 (continued on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2048x1536 ...
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... Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - TurboV EVO - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - 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...
... Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - TurboV EVO - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - 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...
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... at 0.01V increment - 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: - 6 x USB...next page) xi vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - GPU Boost -
... at 0.01V increment - 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: - 6 x USB...next page) xi vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - TurboV EVO - M4A88T-V EVO Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - GPU Boost -
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... new 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for the 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...
... new 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for the 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...
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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 audio/video appliances such ...
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 audio/video appliances such ...
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...system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with ... PCIe X1 slot, refer to www.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. 8-channel high definition...
...system level up a CrossFireX™ configuration. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-3 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with ... PCIe X1 slot, refer to www.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. 8-channel high definition...
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The layout illustrations in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The edge with models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in this side towards the rear of the chassis. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this user guide are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-7 The layout varies with external ports goes to the chassis. The edge with models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in this side towards the rear of the chassis. 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.
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...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- 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 ... CPU socket 1-9 13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. V EVO/USB3 only. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
...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- 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 ... CPU socket 1-9 13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31 7. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 10. V EVO/USB3 only. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 ... fits only in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the...
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 ... fits only in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the...
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... cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction You...
... cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction You...
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DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to the connector on the motherboard labeled...
DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is notched differently to the connector on the motherboard labeled...
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...mode. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to get better performance. • 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 in...
...mode. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration. M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to get better performance. • 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 in...
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...for the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). Line In port (light blue). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker ...port. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 3.0 devices. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio...
...for the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for M4A88T-V EVO). Line In port (light blue). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker ...port. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for USB 3.0 devices. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio...
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... 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 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO ... 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...
... 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 1/2 for better thermal environment. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO ... 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...
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...+5 Volts GND +5 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 use a PSU with ATX 12 V ... version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
...+5 Volts GND +5 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 use a PSU with ATX 12 V ... version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
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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 If any device jumper is removed to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting ...• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 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. 3. There are three ...
...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 If any device jumper is removed to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting ...• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 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. 3. There are three ...
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...SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration... RSATA_RXP1 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 using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using...
...SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration... RSATA_RXP1 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 using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using...
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... or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 5. 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 reset button for system...
... or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 5. 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 reset button for system...
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... the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC...
... the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-29 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC...