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...CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 2-18 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 ... 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 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-26 2.7.3 Security 2-27 2.8 Tools menu 2-28 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-28 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-29...
...CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 2-18 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 ... 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 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-26 2.7.3 Security 2-27 2.8 Tools menu 2-28 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-28 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-29...
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... digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the...void the user's authority to radio communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. The ...
... digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the...void the user's authority to radio communications. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. The ...
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...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with...prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a ...
...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with...prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a ...
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...with max. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD ...list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s; Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...
...with max. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2 PATA devices ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 192khz/24bit BD ...list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s; Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™...
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... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 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... Thank you start installing the motherboard, 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz ...
... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 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... Thank you start installing the motherboard, 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate, enhances scalability, provides faster data retrieval, and doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to www.amd.com for digital display devices like LCD monitors. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to boost system performance. Hybrid...
... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate, enhances scalability, provides faster data retrieval, and doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to www.amd.com for digital display devices like LCD monitors. HDMI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only. • Refer to boost system performance. Hybrid...
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...signal quality. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it to patch... with Auto Tuning! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 record. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; Enjoy an instant performance boost by...
...signal quality. TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it to patch... with Auto Tuning! while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 record. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; Enjoy an instant performance boost by...
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... offer flexible controls of fan speed to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to share and... distribute your PC's loading. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows ...
... offer flexible controls of fan speed to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to share and... distribute your PC's loading. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that allows ...
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...in the 8-channel audio configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link...audio sources. 8. This port connects to a microphone. 10. This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of ...
...in the 8-channel audio configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link...audio sources. 8. This port connects to a microphone. 10. This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of ...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. These ... on the OS). DVI-D port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In ...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. HDMI port. The dual display function works only under Windows. These ... on the OS). DVI-D port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In ...
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... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow the system requirements listed below. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that the black ...of the connector. 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. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size...
... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow the system requirements listed below. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that the black ...of the connector. 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. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size...
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...Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only...8226; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. This PSU type has 24-pin and ... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for details. 2.
...Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only...8226; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. This PSU type has 24-pin and ... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for details. 2.
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...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE ...connector is removed to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each ...
...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE ...connector is removed to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set using Serial... to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 4. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5.
... 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set using Serial... to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 4. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 5.
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...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 introduction The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-...module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. •...
...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 introduction The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-...module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. •...
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This is set to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ... the root problem within a second. 3. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in soft-off mode. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is solved. 1.12 Onboard LEDs...
This is set to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ... the root problem within a second. 3. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in soft-off mode. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is solved. 1.12 Onboard LEDs...
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... updating the BIOS to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on... failure! • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...
... updating the BIOS to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on... failure! • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...
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... Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the...Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
... Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the...Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
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Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time ...SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set ... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use ...
Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time ...SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set ... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use ...
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...0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to the device occurs one sector at a time. speed at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-11 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode.... When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ...
...0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to the device occurs one sector at a time. speed at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-11 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode.... When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ...