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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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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 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM...
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 0.015V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM...
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... 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 ...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 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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 ...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 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x ...
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... CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. Profile that allows you to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings... applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption ...
... CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your PC's loading. Profile that allows you to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. The BIOS settings can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings... applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption ...
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...-1 pin COM1) 6. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-30 17. 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. switch...
...-1 pin COM1) 6. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 1-30 17. 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. switch...
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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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... Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - HDMI port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). The dual display function works only under Windows. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic... allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to the audio configuration table below for any DVI...
... Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - HDMI port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported on the OS). The dual display function works only under Windows. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic... allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to the audio configuration table below for any DVI...
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to ... matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™...
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT forget to ... matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™...
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... damage the motherboard! 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. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
... damage the motherboard! 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. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
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... Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility... to 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 you ...
... Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility... to 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 you ...
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...ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file...process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER:...
...ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file...process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M VER:...
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... support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this...
... support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this...
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... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ... (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD into the optical ...
... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard ... (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD into the optical ...
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...process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] 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! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB...
...process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] 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! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB...
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... changing the settings of ACPI SRAT table. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 When this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
... changing the settings of ACPI SRAT table. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 When this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
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...or disables the onboard IDE controller. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is set to malfunction. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4... a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN ...
...or disables the onboard IDE controller. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is set to malfunction. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4... a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN ...
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...Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to set the emulation type. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: ...USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage 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...
...Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to set the emulation type. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: ...USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage 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...
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...user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. 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 .... In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save the setting to sub-item. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Load CMOS Profiles. Press...
...user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. 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 .... In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save the setting to sub-item. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Load CMOS Profiles. Press...