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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! This motherboard also supports AMD®...CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ...
... 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! This motherboard also supports AMD®...CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ...
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... rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. MemOK! Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no time. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch; MemOK! Get your system boot...Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) connector. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without...
... rapid and stable system-level upgrades. This tool also provides stability testing. MemOK! Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no time. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-3 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no additional cost with just one touch; MemOK! Get your system boot...Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) connector. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without...
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...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU ... default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to achieve the most precise setting for...
...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-5 eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU ... default settings when the system hangs due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to achieve the most precise setting for...
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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7.
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-9 You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-9 You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4.
... to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4.
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...;• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO ...
DIMM notch ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DO ...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-19 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ...
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... the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
... the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
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... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 2. The plugs from the power supply are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT...devices or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX...
... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-23 2. The plugs from the power supply are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT...devices or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX...
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... drives. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. LPT is...
... drives. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-25 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is standardized as a printer. LPT is...
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... back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector...
... back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector...
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...powered off. • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is ideal for the exact location of your CPU. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to unlock the extra cores of the O2LED1 LED. ...8226; 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. ...
...powered off. • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is ideal for the exact location of your CPU. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-29 Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to unlock the extra cores of the O2LED1 LED. ...8226; 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. ...
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..., or in sequence during motherboard booting process. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. Standby...
..., or in sequence during motherboard booting process. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-31 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. Standby...
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...Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ...Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click ...
...Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ...Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click ...
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... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file... the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system ...
... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file... the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system ...
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... 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! Backing up the current... the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2.
... 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! Backing up the current... the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2.
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ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-7 If you in this motherboard. We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). They may not exactly match what you...setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Select the Load Setup ...
ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-7 If you in this motherboard. We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). They may not exactly match what you...setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Select the Load Setup ...
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configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl ..., Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9
configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl ..., Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-9