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... panel 2-35 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-36 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... panel 2-35 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-36 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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... lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
... lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
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... DIY feature collection provides you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. is able to determine failsafe settings that allows you the freedom to buy a replacement...
... DIY feature collection provides you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. is able to determine failsafe settings that allows you the freedom to buy a replacement...
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of ...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 To stop memory tuning, turn off...
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of ...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21 To stop memory tuning, turn off...
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... motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to ensure optimum performance. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1
... motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to ensure optimum performance. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-1
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... menu, click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View...
... menu, click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View...
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... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. M4A88TDU.ROM ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3...
... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. M4A88TDU.ROM ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 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...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 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...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS... BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! If you press to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS... BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! If you press to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS ...
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... 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 can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting...
... 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 can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting...
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Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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...
Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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...
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...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Are you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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: ...
...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Are you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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: ...
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... : 2000MHz Able to 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] [...enable and disable clock for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit...
... : 2000MHz Able to 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] [...enable and disable clock for the normal operation. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit...
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C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT Table. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd ...the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item should be enabled in order to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] ...
C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT Table. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd ...the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item should be enabled in order to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] ...
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...Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. Profile AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or ... waits at the first screen of Express Gate for special functions. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [...
...Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. Profile AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or ... waits at the first screen of Express Gate for special functions. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For more details, refer to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [...
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...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 prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to diagnose LAN cable...A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Tools Version 0205 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Start O.C.
...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 prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to diagnose LAN cable...A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Tools Version 0205 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Start O.C.
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... Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports onboard ASUS WiFi modules only. Please visit http://support.asus.com for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. All add-on WiFi devices (such as a USB WiFi dongle) are not supported. • ASUS Express Gate ... the drive to the prior USB port (for Russian. • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Install ASUS Express Gate from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at least 1.2GB of Express...
... Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports onboard ASUS WiFi modules only. Please visit http://support.asus.com for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. All add-on WiFi devices (such as a USB WiFi dongle) are not supported. • ASUS Express Gate ... the drive to the prior USB port (for Russian. • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Install ASUS Express Gate from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at least 1.2GB of Express...