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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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...your 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. vii Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
...your 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. vii Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
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... - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
... - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
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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 CPU at no time. This tool also provides stability testing. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it ...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. guickly ensures...
...fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no time. This tool also provides stability testing. MemOK! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without converting it ...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. guickly ensures...
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... allows you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. The built-in real time. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to...
... allows you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. The built-in real time. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to...
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...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. 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 in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A88TD... place it on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. 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 in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A88TD... place it on the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... IRQ to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot.... 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
... IRQ to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot.... 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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... battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... to reenter data. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ...
... battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... to reenter data. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ...
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... devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ..., we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format...
... devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ..., we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format...
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to IDE mode by default. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for.... 5. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID].
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to IDE mode by default. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for.... 5. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID].
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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]. Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. Go to Start...
... 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]. Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. Go to Start...
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... or open-case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. To ensure system ...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. • If you ...
... or open-case system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows 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. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. To ensure system ...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. • If you ...
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... settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer ...
... settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer ...
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... the system is found , the LED next to [Disabled]. If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is set to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second.... 3. 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... unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31
... the system is found , the LED next to [Disabled]. If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is set to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second.... 3. 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... unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31
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... DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click...
... DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click...
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... Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. 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...
... Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. 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...
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Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices 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! Ensure...
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices 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! Ensure...
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... drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current...
... drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current...
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... Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any...
... Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any...