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Contents 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main...
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... 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A88TD-M specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A88TD-M specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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...an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Visit http:// support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows you to the Internet and key ... SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power...
...an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Visit http:// support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows you to the Internet and key ... SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power...
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... Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after... turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We...
... Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after... turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We...
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... Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through...
... Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through...
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... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or... contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically...
... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or... contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TDM....ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88TD...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A88TDM....ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A88TD...
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... Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also allows you can use as...
... Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also allows you can use as...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three...Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the ...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three...Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the ...
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D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TDM.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.12 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00 B:20) DATE: 03/04/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TDM.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
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... button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its ...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD...
... button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its ...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD...
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...Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9 The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [...other items on a menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options ...
...Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9 The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [...other items on a menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options ...
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...[Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19
...[Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19
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...user password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter ... "Password Installed" appears after you set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. After you press , a confirmation message appears. Change User Password Select...
...user password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter ... "Password Installed" appears after you set your choice. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. After you press , a confirmation message appears. Change User Password Select...
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...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 the Internet and Skype. Press to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to load the file. Profile This item... to sub-item. Press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that you to ...
...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 the Internet and Skype. Press to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to load the file. Profile This item... to sub-item. Press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that you to ...