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... Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-16 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID...
... Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-16 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID...
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... Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ...ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4A88TD-M/USB3...
... Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ...ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4A88TD-M/USB3...
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... the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the... removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the... removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
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... Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25...
... Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-25...
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... during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1~6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-13 SATA Port5 - If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk...item is set them to [IDE] mode. Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Main M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. Port4 ...
... during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1~6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-13 SATA Port5 - If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk...item is set them to [IDE] mode. Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Main M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. Port4 ...
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... Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0205 This option should...may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit CPU Configuration ...
... Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0205 This option should...may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit CPU Configuration ...
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...Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer...Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-1 Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ...
...Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer...Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-1 Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ...
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...GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to launch the program. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-7 You... and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you install the GPU ...
...GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to launch the program. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-7 You... and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you install the GPU ...
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... Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-9 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver...
... Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-9 4.3.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver...
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... all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting...
... all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting...
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...setting for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the... icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for Auto Tuning) will not be saved to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load...frequency in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-11 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-
...setting for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the... icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for Auto Tuning) will not be saved to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load...frequency in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-11 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-
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...three identical hard disk drives for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 4.5.1 RAID ...definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with ...
...three identical hard disk drives for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 4.5.1 RAID ...definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with ...
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.... To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Press during Windows® OS installation If you use either a USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-19 Set the optical drive... as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make...
.... To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Press during Windows® OS installation If you use either a USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-19 Set the optical drive... as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make...
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... limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you to the steps below: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. To install the RAID...drive Due to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. or 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right...
... limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you to the steps below: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. To install the RAID...drive Due to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. or 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right...
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..., allowing you to open the file. 8. Double-click the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-21 Chapter 4 Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit..." id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. 5. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections.
..., allowing you to open the file. 8. Double-click the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-21 Chapter 4 Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit..." id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. 5. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections.
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...with your graphics card for details. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun...in your computer. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then select the Enable CrossFire™ check box. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is...
...with your graphics card for details. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun...in your computer. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then select the Enable CrossFire™ check box. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is...