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...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 APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25... 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...
...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 APIC Support 2-24 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-24 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-25... 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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... 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA 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 550MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - MemOK...
... 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA 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 550MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - MemOK...
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xi M4A88TD-M specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1...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...
xi M4A88TD-M specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1...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...
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... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. When installing it on...174; OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Profile that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not ...
... file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. When installing it on...174; OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Profile that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not ...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. switch 9. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. AM3 CPU socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-...pin PRI_EIDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-25 15.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. switch 9. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. AM3 CPU socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-...pin PRI_EIDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. MemOK! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-25 15.
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
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... connected to configure the settings. 11. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display.... The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D port. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21
... connected to configure the settings. 11. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the D-Sub port has display.... The dual display function works only under Windows. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D port. HDMI port. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the .... DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow...
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Playback of Blu-ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the .... DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you follow...
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... so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The... serial port module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a ...
... so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The... serial port module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a ...
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... click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, ... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that ...
... click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, ... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that ...
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... update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ... Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00...
... update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ... Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER: 1002 (H:00...
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... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards without the floppy connector...Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for ...
... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards without the floppy connector...Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for ...
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... Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format ...to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save...
... Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format ...to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save...
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Press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with ... current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The...
Press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with ... current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The...
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...field values can cause the system to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for ... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual ...
...field values can cause the system to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for ... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual ...
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...PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT6415 IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] Enables or disables the VT6415 ...IDE Boot ROM. Select an item then press to malfunction. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options...
...PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT6415 IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] Enables or disables the VT6415 ...IDE Boot ROM. Select an item then press to malfunction. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. Configuration options...
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...Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-23 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 ...Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to initialize. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to set the emulation type. Setting this ...
...Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-23 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 ...Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to initialize. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to set the emulation type. Setting this ...
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... save the setting to load the file. The first time wizard will be loaded. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to... name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to clear Express Gate's user data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Choose [Prompt User] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent...
... save the setting to load the file. The first time wizard will be loaded. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to... name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to clear Express Gate's user data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Choose [Prompt User] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent...