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...this guide vii M4A88TD-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4... Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
...this guide vii M4A88TD-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4... Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
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...1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s; M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD®...; Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series ...
...1920x1080 Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s; M4A88TD-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio LAN AMD®...; Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series ...
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...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 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption.
...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 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption.
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... for digital display devices like LCD monitors. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly...
... for digital display devices like LCD monitors. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly...
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...) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 18. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AM3 CPU socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-31 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER...) 8. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. 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
...) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-11 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 18. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. AM3 CPU socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-31 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER...) 8. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. 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
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... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift...°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the...
... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift...°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the...
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... of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part ... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more memory on...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC ...
... of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A88TD-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Part ... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more memory on...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC ...