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...38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items ...3.5.7 GPU Booster 3-18 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility 3-18 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-19 iv E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
...38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items ...3.5.7 GPU Booster 3-18 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility 3-18 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-19 iv E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
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... chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
... chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
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M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF...12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF...12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
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...loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to determine failsafe settings that allows you to update the BIOS without using... fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Chapter 1 MemOK! Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance!
...loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to determine failsafe settings that allows you to update the BIOS without using... fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Chapter 1 MemOK! Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance!
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...properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and ... the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK!
...properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and ... the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK!
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... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the corresponding sections for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and...
... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the corresponding sections for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and...
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... ASUS Update main window appears. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS...
... ASUS Update main window appears. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 5/26/10 3:45:21 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. M4A88TDV.ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3...
... a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 5/26/10 3:45:21 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. M4A88TDV.ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3...
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... for details. 3-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:22 PM Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �� t�o��s�w��it . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to...
... for details. 3-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:22 PM Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �� t�o��s�w��it . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to...
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... the system. 2. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 3-5 5/26/10 3:45:23 PM 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. To ensure system...
... the system. 2. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 3-5 5/26/10 3:45:23 PM 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. To ensure system...
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... displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:24 PM Turn off the computer and disconnect all... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB ...
... displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:24 PM Turn off the computer and disconnect all... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB ...
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... . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to return to save the file. 1. Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 3-7 5/26/10 3:45:25 PM The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for...
... . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to return to save the file. 1. Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 3-7 5/26/10 3:45:25 PM The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for...
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... prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 3-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:26 PM Select the Load Setup Defaults...
... prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 3-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:26 PM Select the Load Setup Defaults...
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... automatic activation of ACPI SRAT Table. Chapter 3 3-24 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content24 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:41 PM Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled...
... automatic activation of ACPI SRAT Table. Chapter 3 3-24 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content24 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:41 PM Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled...
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...the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content41 41 3-41 5/26/10 3:45:54 PM Start O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU ...configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices...
...the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content41 41 3-41 5/26/10 3:45:54 PM Start O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU ...configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices...
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...continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero (0). • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Please adjust the screen resolution using Express Gate Configuration Panel. • Installation of...and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 4-7 5/26/10 3:46:06 PM Please visit http://support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the...
...continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero (0). • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the computer. Please adjust the screen resolution using Express Gate Configuration Panel. • Installation of...and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 4-7 5/26/10 3:46:06 PM Please visit http://support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the...