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...this guide vii M4A88TD-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4... Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
...this guide vii M4A88TD-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4... Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
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... featuring AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 2048x1536 @85Hz Dual independent displays support with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage /... RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
... featuring AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 2048x1536 @85Hz Dual independent displays support with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage /... RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
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... support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
... support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
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... GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel...
... GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel...
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...) 1-31 16. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-30 17. switch 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Standby power LED.... 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-31 1-27 1-31 1-29 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-7
...) 1-31 16. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-30 17. switch 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Standby power LED.... 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-25 1-26 1-31 1-27 1-31 1-29 1-28 1-28 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-7
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... only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100... comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the...
... only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100... comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking,...sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Install a... maximum of 2) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking,...sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Install a... maximum of 2) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM...