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...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 ... SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU Booster 2-15 2.4.8 OC...
...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 ... SATA Configuration 2-11 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed 2-15 2.4.7 GPU Booster 2-15 2.4.8 OC...
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... 2.4.20 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-18 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-21 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-22 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-22 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-25 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-25 2.7 Boot menu 2-26...
... 2.4.20 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 2-18 2.5 Advanced menu 2-19 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.5.2 Chipset 2-20 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-21 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-22 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-22 2.6 Power menu 2-24 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support 2-25 2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect 2-25 2.7 Boot menu 2-26...
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.... 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™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
.... 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™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
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... to 550MHz at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ...6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) M4A88TD-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Supports up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0....
... to 550MHz at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ...6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) M4A88TD-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Supports up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0....
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xi 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 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...66 cable 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...
xi 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 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...66 cable 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...
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...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and...ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports...
...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and...ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports...
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... The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Visit http:// support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: ... intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS O.C. It supports file downloading to conveniently store or load...
... The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. Visit http:// support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: ... intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. ASUS O.C. It supports file downloading to conveniently store or load...
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...which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) ...M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Timing - - - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS...
...which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) ...M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Timing - - - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS...
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...- - - • • • • • • • • • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM... of dual-channel memory configuration. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...- - - • • • • • • • • • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM... of dual-channel memory configuration. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the...
... 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the...
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... Status [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 1002 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU...
... Status [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 1002 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU...
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...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state... driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ...
...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state... driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ...
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... The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you set the CPU fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Esc] Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm ... avoid any damage to be displayed. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-25 CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Function feature and allows you ...
... The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you set the CPU fan parameters. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Esc] Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm ... avoid any damage to be displayed. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-25 CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Function feature and allows you ...
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... saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc....). Press to the Internet and Skype. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run again when you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load CMOS Profiles. ASUS M4A88TD-M ...
... saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc....). Press to the Internet and Skype. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run again when you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load CMOS Profiles. ASUS M4A88TD-M ...
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...® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on the bottom of your system. 1. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on system load. 6. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2.... Read through the warning message and click Yes to enable Turbo Unlocker. 4. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. You can click Turbo...
...® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive Turbo Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on the bottom of your system. 1. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on system load. 6. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2.... Read through the warning message and click Yes to enable Turbo Unlocker. 4. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. You can click Turbo...