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... MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard ...package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard! 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...
... MHz memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard ...package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard! 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...
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... protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it to beginners. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of overclockers-from switching ...memory boot compatibility. processor satisfies every level of the button to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no ...
... protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it to beginners. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of overclockers-from switching ...memory boot compatibility. processor satisfies every level of the button to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no ...
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eliminates the need to their default settings. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a grounded antistatic pad or...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you install or remove any component, switch off...
eliminates the need to their default settings. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a grounded antistatic pad or...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you install or remove any component, switch off...
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... 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 18. 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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! System panel connector (20...
... 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 18. 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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AM3 CPU socket 4. MemOK! System panel connector (20...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. 5.
The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. 5.
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... the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to the...
... the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to the...
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...;• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-15 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB DS elixir SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX...
...;• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-15 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB DS elixir SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX...
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... back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM...
... back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM...
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... 1-2. 3. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 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 overclocking, use...
... 1-2. 3. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 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 overclocking, use...
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... outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These...
... outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These...
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ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system ... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage...
ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system ... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage...
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...; These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 5. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25
...; These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 5. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25
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... up to the USB connectors. 7. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
... up to the USB connectors. 7. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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... is ideal for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. •... the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. This is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare...
... is ideal for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. •... the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. This is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare...
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...LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in the BIOS menu is set to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is... in soft-off mode. If an error is solved. This is turned to Enable. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Core Unlocker LED The Core...
...LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in the BIOS menu is set to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is... in soft-off mode. If an error is solved. This is turned to Enable. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Core Unlocker LED The Core...
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... DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to restore the BIOS in the support...
... DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to restore the BIOS in the support...
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...during the updating process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices ...the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the ...
...during the updating process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices ...the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the ...
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The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned ...filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 done, press any key to...
The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned ...filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 done, press any key to...
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...the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that you failed ... apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button ...
...the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that you failed ... apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button ...
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..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears...configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 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 Speed :...
..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears...configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 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 Speed :...
