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...number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. E5891 Second Edition (V2) May 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by downloading it , may contain copyrighted software that we...
...number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. E5891 Second Edition (V2) May 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by downloading it , may contain copyrighted software that we...
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... contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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... documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. If you must press two or more information Refer... to complete a task. Refer to help you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to ...
... documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. If you must press two or more information Refer... to complete a task. Refer to help you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to ...
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...24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 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 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...
...24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 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 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...
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...bus. Before you for the 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ..., and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard!
...bus. Before you for the 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ..., and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard!
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...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows®... some AMD CPU models may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No.
...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows®... some AMD CPU models may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part No.
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...30 Chapter 1: Product introduction A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press...
...30 Chapter 1: Product introduction A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press...
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... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD...later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product ...
... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD...later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product ...
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The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 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 ... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 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 ... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...[DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only... OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to set the overclocking parameter to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Manual] Allows you 've selected. Profile you to select the CPU overclocking options to 5%. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the...
...[DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only... OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to set the overclocking parameter to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Manual] Allows you 've selected. Profile you to select the CPU overclocking options to 5%. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the...
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... and allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Performance] [Turbo] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the DDR3 operating frequency. ... use a fixed iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-15 Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU...
... and allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Performance] [Turbo] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or set the DDR3 operating frequency. ... use a fixed iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-15 Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU...
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...Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-17 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options:... you install on the motherboard. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to set ...
...Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-17 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options:... you install on the motherboard. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys to set ...
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CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.01500V interval. 2.4.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.01500V interval. 2.4.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
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...to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables ...power down mode. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to set CPU Core Activation to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
...to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables ...power down mode. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to set CPU Core Activation to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
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... fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you do not want the detected voltage to [Enabled]. Select [Ignored] if you to individually set CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - Configuration options...
... fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you do not want the detected voltage to [Enabled]. Select [Ignored] if you to individually set CPU Q-Fan Function to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - Configuration options...