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.../s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with ...different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
.../s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with ...different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
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...that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 4+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory ... Unlocker simplifies the activation of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-3 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with just a simple switch. Even O.C. Its ability to ...
...that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 4+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory ... Unlocker simplifies the activation of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-3 Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with just a simple switch. Even O.C. Its ability to ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-32 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-31 2-29 2-36 2-21 2-28 2-20 2-29 2-34 2-36 2-30 2-37 2-22 2-32 2-31 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-32 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-31 2-29 2-36 2-21 2-28 2-20 2-29 2-34 2-36 2-30 2-37 2-22 2-32 2-31 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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... are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in completely. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only...
... are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in completely. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only...
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base...
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 ... higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 ... higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
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... 2048MB E41302GP0-73BDB 2048MB SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand 2048MB DS - 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the... ASUS website for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...
... 2048MB E41302GP0-73BDB 2048MB SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand 2048MB DS - 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the... ASUS website for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3...
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.... 2. See Chapter 3 for details. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
.... 2. See Chapter 3 for details. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...
... that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...
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...and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 This is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. switch does not function under Windows..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot...
...and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 This is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. switch does not function under Windows..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot...
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DVI-D Out pot 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. D-Sub Out port 4. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI Out port*** 2.
DVI-D Out pot 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. D-Sub Out port 4. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI Out port*** 2.
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... while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable...
... while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable...
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-27
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-27
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... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-29 LPT is standardized as a printer. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is...
... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-29 LPT is standardized as a printer. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is...
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... to this connector, set to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-31 Connect one end of the system chassis.
... to this connector, set to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-31 Connect one end of the system chassis.
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply ... power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more...
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply ... power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more...
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... motherboard. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and...ASUS Q-Connector to their respective front panel cable labels. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now enabled. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3...
... motherboard. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and...ASUS Q-Connector to their respective front panel cable labels. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Chapter 2 2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now enabled. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3...
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The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is set to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-37
The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is set to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-37