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... Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switch 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
... Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switch 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
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... television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for disposal of...
... television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for disposal of...
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... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing ...
... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing ...
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... and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 1GB Supports ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer ... with max. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...
We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 1GB Supports ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer ... with max. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...
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..., making it , check the items 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the...
..., making it , check the items 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the...
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...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is in the 45nm manufacturing process. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. * Hybrid CrossFireX™ is optimized with USB 3.0-the latest... features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This...
...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is in the 45nm manufacturing process. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. * Hybrid CrossFireX™ is optimized with USB 3.0-the latest... features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This...
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... bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ... replacement ROM chip. The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to patch memory issues and get your system up your system ...
... bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires ... replacement ROM chip. The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to patch memory issues and get your system up your system ...
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... the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 NEC USB3.0 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 NEC USB3.0 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron... the socket to a 90º angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that you...
... that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron... the socket to a 90º angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that you...
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...latter. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. 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....
...latter. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. 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....
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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! 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
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...: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Two...
...: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Two...
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...DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not... support DIMMs made up of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard ...
...DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not... support DIMMs made up of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard ...
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... of 2) DS F3-12800CL9D4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) SS - - M4A88TD-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) DS FLGD45F-B8KG9(XMP) 1024MB SS FLGD45F...
... of 2) DS F3-12800CL9D4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) SS - - M4A88TD-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) DS FLGD45F-B8KG9(XMP) 1024MB SS FLGD45F...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, 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. Timing Voltage DIMM support 1 DIMM 2...8226; • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor PATRIOT PATRIOT SILICON POWER SILICON POWER SILICON POWER TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS UMAX Part No.
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, 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. Timing Voltage DIMM support 1 DIMM 2...8226; • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-15 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor PATRIOT PATRIOT SILICON POWER SILICON POWER SILICON POWER TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS UMAX Part No.
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... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DIMM notch 2 1 Unlocked retaining...
... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DIMM notch 2 1 Unlocked retaining...