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...Calibration 3-21 3.5.20 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-21 3.6 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-21 3.6.2 Chipset 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-26 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-27 3.7 Power menu 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-28 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration 3-30... NB Thermal Protect 3-31 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-36...
...Calibration 3-21 3.5.20 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-21 3.6 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-21 3.6.2 Chipset 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-26 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-27 3.7 Power menu 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-28 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-29 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration 3-30... NB Thermal Protect 3-31 3.8 Boot menu 3-32 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-32 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-33 3.8.3 Security 3-34 3.9 Tools menu 3-36 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-36...
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... 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS EPU 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS GPU Boost 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support vi
... 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS EPU 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS GPU Boost 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support vi
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... x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). resolution 1920 x 1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Optical S/PDIF ... Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
... x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). resolution 1920 x 1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Optical S/PDIF ... Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
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... (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent oberclocking tools - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
... (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent oberclocking tools - M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
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...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 ... in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x ...
...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 ... in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x ...
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...the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. This is also backward compatible with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your ...features data transfer rates of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / ...
...the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. This is also backward compatible with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your ...features data transfer rates of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / ...
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...different climate conditions in 0.01500V steps to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in...
...different climate conditions in 0.01500V steps to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in...
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... COM1) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 15. Core Unlocker switch 17. Front 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. MemOK...
... COM1) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 15. Core Unlocker switch 17. Front 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. MemOK...
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shared - - - USB 3.0 controller - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI1 LAN - Onboard PATA Controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments ...
shared - - - USB 3.0 controller - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI1 LAN - Onboard PATA Controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments ...
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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 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... 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 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. DVI-D Out pot 3. 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 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. D-Sub Out port 4. HDMI Out port*** 2. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. DVI-D Out pot 3. 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 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. D-Sub Out port 4. HDMI Out port*** 2. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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.... Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of...
.... Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of...
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...the default BIOS settings except in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS ... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1
...the default BIOS settings except in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS ... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1
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... found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-5 Doing so can restore a... corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • ...
... the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-5 Doing so can restore a... corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • ...
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...the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD...
...the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD...
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... filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When ... key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press ...
... filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When ... key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press ...
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...when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the CPU Load-Line mode. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU ...Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-...
...when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the CPU Load-Line mode. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU ...Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-...
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... to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8...IDE Controller VT6415 IDE BootROM USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0205 Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-25 Configuration options: [...
... to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8...IDE Controller VT6415 IDE BootROM USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0205 Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-25 Configuration options: [...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the VT6415 IDE ... settings for boot. [No] When set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and...
...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the VT6415 IDE ... settings for boot. [No] When set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and...