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...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may obtain the complete corresponding source ...which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE...
...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may obtain the complete corresponding source ...which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE...
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... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 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 Using CPU Level UP 4-13...
... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 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 Using CPU Level UP 4-13...
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... extremes. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you...
... extremes. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you...
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... key. Example: + + IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... key. Example: + + IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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..., this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Dual independent displays support: • D-Sub & ... may only recognize less than 3 GB. 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™ II...
..., this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Dual independent displays support: • D-Sub & ... may only recognize less than 3 GB. 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™ II...
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... 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 x 9.6 in . M4A88TD-M/USB3...
... 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 x 9.6 in . M4A88TD-M/USB3...
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...x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check ... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
...x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check ... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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...about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not ... module. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
...about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not ... module. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
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...; The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads.... switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 30 seconds...
...; The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads.... switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 30 seconds...
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... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system .... Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS.
... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system .... Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS.
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... 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TDU.ROM 2097152...
... 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TDU.ROM 2097152...
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...+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-15 F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright ...Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to malfunction. Scroll down to overclocking...
...+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-15 F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright ...Saving Mode [Disabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to malfunction. Scroll down to overclocking...
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...to select an overclocking profile. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : ...The values range from 100MHz to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile Allows you to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to 150MHz. Use the and keys ...
...to select an overclocking profile. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : ...The values range from 100MHz to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile Allows you to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to 150MHz. Use the and keys ...
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... [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Performance] [Turbo] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. Use the and...[Auto] Allows you install a 6-core CPU. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-17 Allows you set the GPU Booster item to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. The valid value...
... [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Performance] [Turbo] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. Use the and...[Auto] Allows you install a 6-core CPU. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-17 Allows you set the GPU Booster item to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. The valid value...
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... you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: ... [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to 1.40000V with...
... you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: ... [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to 1.40000V with...
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...function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT Table. C1E... the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Disabled] Disables the building of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core ...
...function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT Table. C1E... the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Disabled] Disables the building of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core ...
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...The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [Good] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Internal Graphics M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer .... Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG ...
...The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [Good] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Internal Graphics M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer .... Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-31 Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically shut down when the Northbridge temperature ... make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to the Northbridge chipset.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-31 Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically shut down when the Northbridge temperature ... make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to the Northbridge chipset.
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... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to ... This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item...
... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to ... This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item...
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... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Click the Manual tab. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. The...
... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Click the Manual tab. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. The...