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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above are for reference only. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Before you 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. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial...
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above are for reference only. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Before you 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. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial...
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...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 performances with independent power to beginners. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-3 GPU Boost GPU ...Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to achieve a...
...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 performances with independent power to beginners. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-3 GPU Boost GPU ...Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an ASUS exclusive OS that automates overclocking to achieve a...
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... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1
... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1
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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 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. switch 9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112...
... 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 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. switch 9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112...
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... to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors...
... to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors...
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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.
... 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.
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5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... total size of accessing information from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft....• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 ...
... total size of accessing information from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft....• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 ...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 NT5CB128M8AN-CG N2CB1680AN-C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - Timing Voltage DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand 2048MB DS - 4096MB(Kit of...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 NT5CB128M8AN-CG N2CB1680AN-C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - Timing Voltage DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand 2048MB DS - 4096MB(Kit of...
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... in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17
... in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17
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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.
... 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.
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... fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 This is not properly installed. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the ...
... fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 This is not properly installed. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the ...
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HDMI Out port*** 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. 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. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D Out pot 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5.
HDMI Out port*** 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. 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. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D Out pot 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5.
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... area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25 To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center...
... area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25 To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center...
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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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... to [RAID] in the BIOS. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI] in the BIOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-29 2. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When...
... to [RAID] in the BIOS. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI] in the BIOS. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-29 2. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When...
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... in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The COM module is for details. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-31
... in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 The COM module is for details. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-31
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... you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://...support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the...
... you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://...support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the...
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To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-35 Chapter 2 2.8.4. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary ...depending on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring...
To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-35 Chapter 2 2.8.4. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary ...depending on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring...
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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 3. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled].
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 3. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled].
