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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 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...
... 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...
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... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Do not place the product in your area. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this... a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Do not place the product in your area. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this... a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
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...port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 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 0.003125V increment - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - TurboV EVO - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, ...
...port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 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 0.003125V increment - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - TurboV EVO - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, ...
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... 1 x 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 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 ...
... 1 x 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 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 ...
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...fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your system boot success. This tool also provides stability testing. with Auto Tuning! Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to analog format and keeps the best signal quality... for the best graphics performance. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! MemOK! The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to beginners.
...fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your system boot success. This tool also provides stability testing. with Auto Tuning! Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to analog format and keeps the best signal quality... for the best graphics performance. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! MemOK! The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to beginners.
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... and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore...
... and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore...
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...default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 C.P.R. This is in the bag that came with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take ... socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components...
...default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 C.P.R. This is in the bag that came with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take ... socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components...
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See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed ... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed ... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
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... jumper again to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins... system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...
... jumper again to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins... system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...
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...(USB) ports are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Playback of the connector. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-...
...(USB) ports are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Playback of the connector. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-...
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... PC-compatible computers. LPT is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD®... IDE mode by default. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5. 4.
... PC-compatible computers. LPT is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD®... IDE mode by default. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5. 4.
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... high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
... high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
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...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 the Core Unlocker switch. This is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 To ensure system performance, turn the ... the extra cores 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. • If you to...
...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 the Core Unlocker switch. This is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 To ensure system performance, turn the ... the extra cores 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. • If you to...
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... reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load... BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ...
... reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load... BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ...
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... is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem...
... is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. 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 b. From the FTP...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. 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 b. From the FTP...
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... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from a file, then ... EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. 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: ...
... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from a file, then ... EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. 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: ...
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... again. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models.
... again. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models.
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...USB port. 2. Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and ... flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
...USB port. 2. Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and ... flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
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Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any user-assigned filename with no more.../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! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash ...
Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any user-assigned filename with no more.../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! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash ...