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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 550MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - MemOK! Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase...
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 - ASUS Stack Cool 3 - ASUS FanXpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Precision Tweaker 2 - TurboV EVO - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - MemOK! Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase...
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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 x...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 x...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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... settings can be stored in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the ... bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS without using the bundled support ...
... settings can be stored in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to USB drives only. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the ... bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS without using the bundled support ...
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...Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-31 16. 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. ...AM3 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 9. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-25 15. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. Digital audio connector (4-1...
...Unlocker LED (02LED1) 1-31 16. 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-27 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. ...AM3 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 9. SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-8 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-25 15. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 11. Digital audio connector (4-1...
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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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... • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. 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... and 4. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing ...
... • • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. 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... and 4. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are for USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing ...
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... NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB... may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
... NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB... may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
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... will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 7. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port...
... will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-M 1-27 7. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility ... 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 ...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility ... 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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...8209;based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from... the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 DATE: Unknown ...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. ...
...8209;based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from... the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 DATE: Unknown ...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. ...
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... in the removable device into M4A88TDM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes...
... in the removable device into M4A88TDM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-3 For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes...
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... the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...you to boot using defaults 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in...
... the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...you to boot using defaults 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in...
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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! The BIOS... The [filename] is any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any key...
... 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! The BIOS... The [filename] is any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press any key...
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... it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] ...system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU.
... it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] ...system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88TD-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 1002 Configure CPU.
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...install 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 controller... an item then press to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or...
...install 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 controller... an item then press to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or...
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... or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in . Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to set the...
... or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in . Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to set the...
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...that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. 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 stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment ...
...that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. 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 stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-29 In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment ...