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...2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS menu screen...2-8 Menu bar...2-8... Navigation keys...2-8 Menu items...2-9 Submenu items...2-9 Configuration fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...2-9 General help...2-9 System Time...2-10 System Date...2-10 SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA,...2-10 SATA Configuration...2-11 System Information...2-12 CPU Level UP...2-13 CPU OverClocking...
...2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS menu screen...2-8 Menu bar...2-8... Navigation keys...2-8 Menu items...2-9 Submenu items...2-9 Configuration fields...2-9 Pop-up window...2-9 Scroll bar...2-9 General help...2-9 System Time...2-10 System Date...2-10 SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA,...2-10 SATA Configuration...2-11 System Information...2-12 CPU Level UP...2-13 CPU OverClocking...
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... Design: Heat sink solution ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Shield ASUS O.C. Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek...
... Design: Heat sink solution ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Shield ASUS O.C. Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features M4A88TD-M EVO specifications summary Audio Realtek...
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... 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The ...
... 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The ...
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...-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for integrated graphics. SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving...
...-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for integrated graphics. SidePort Memory This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving...
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...™. processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! record. Even O.C. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes...
...™. processor satisfies every level of a latent AMD® CPU- Turbo Key boosts performance with Auto Tuning! record. Even O.C. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes...
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...compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. Get your system up and running in real time. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a unique power saving technology that provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according ...and cool environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in no time. This remarkable memory rescue...
...compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. Get your system up and running in real time. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a unique power saving technology that provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according ...and cool environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in no time. This remarkable memory rescue...
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... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk...
... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-5 ASUS Q-Shield The specially-designed ASUS Q-Shield is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk...
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... operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Under the...® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 2) SS...
... operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M4A88TD-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Under the...® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 2) SS...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KVR1066D3N7/1G ...) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KVR1066D3N7/1G ...) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one...
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1.9 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real .... ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
1.9 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real .... ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
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... may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. This is turned... to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core ...
... may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. This is turned... to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core ...
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... We recommend 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 after turning on the computer. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Press...
... We recommend 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 after turning on the computer. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 1-31 switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Press...
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... To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable. Refer... 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED...
... To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable. Refer... 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the motherboard. The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for this function belongs to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target... the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13
...-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the motherboard. The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for this function belongs to configure overclocking-related items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target... the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level UP [Auto] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-13
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... can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-...Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Use the and keys to select a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile you install...
... can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-...Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Use the and keys to select a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile you install...
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... the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [560] GPU OverClocking [Auto] This item appears only when you set the GPU Engine Clock. Use the and keys to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] - [12 CLK] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-15 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric...
... the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [560] GPU OverClocking [Auto] This item appears only when you set the GPU Engine Clock. Use the and keys to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] - [12 CLK] ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-15 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric...