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... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE... any warranty. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it... ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE... any warranty. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it... ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
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Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM Contents 3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-20 3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage ... Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-33 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support 3-34 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 ...
Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM Contents 3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-20 3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage ... Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-33 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support 3-34 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 ...
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Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12...
Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12...
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...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the ...
...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the ...
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M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n'...x PCI slots Integrated ATI® Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • D-Sub & DVI-D • D-Sub & HDMI Supports HDMI with max. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports 192KHz / 24bit True BD Loss-less Sound - ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports ...
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n'...x PCI slots Integrated ATI® Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • D-Sub & DVI-D • D-Sub & HDMI Supports HDMI with max. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports 192KHz / 24bit True BD Loss-less Sound - ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports ...
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... Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.015V increment - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one...
... Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 0.015V increment - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one...
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... 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 ...User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... 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 ...User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank...
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank...
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... cost with less power consumption. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 3.0 - It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to get high quality images. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to meet the ... boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ...
... cost with less power consumption. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 3.0 - It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to get high quality images. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to meet the ... boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ...
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...channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb... B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM
...channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb... B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM
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... - - - - 8-8-8-24 - - 8-8-8-24 - - 8-8-8-24 - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V - 7-8-7-24 1.35V(low voltage) - 8-8-8-24 1.60V - 9-9-9-24 1.35V(low voltage) DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - Chip No. Timing 8-8-8-27 8-8-8-27 Voltage 1.9V 1.9V DIMM support...
... - - - - 8-8-8-24 - - 8-8-8-24 - - 8-8-8-24 - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V - 7-8-7-24 1.35V(low voltage) - 8-8-8-24 1.60V - 9-9-9-24 1.35V(low voltage) DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - Chip No. Timing 8-8-8-27 8-8-8-27 Voltage 1.9V 1.9V DIMM support...
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...Samsung K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC) - - Chip No. - - - Timing Voltage - - - - - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V - - 8-8-8 -8-24 1.35V (low voltage) DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • (continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content14 14 5/26/10 3:44:32 PM F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 3) SS - ...
...Samsung K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC) - - Chip No. - - - Timing Voltage - - - - - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V - - 8-8-8 -8-24 1.35V (low voltage) DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • (continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content14 14 5/26/10 3:44:32 PM F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 3) SS - ...
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...; • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 2-15 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 5/26/10 3:44:34 PM N2CB1G80CN-BE - - 7-7-7-20 - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs...
...; • • • • • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 2-15 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 5/26/10 3:44:34 PM N2CB1G80CN-BE - - 7-7-7-20 - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs...
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... a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:37 PM DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock...
... a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:37 PM DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock...
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... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 2-17 5/26/10 3:44:38 PM Ensure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover...
... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 2-17 5/26/10 3:44:38 PM Ensure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover...
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... x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI...
... x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI...
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... Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content25 25 2-25 5/26/10 3:44:48 PM Dual display output Supported Not supported DVI + D-Sub • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality...
... Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content25 25 2-25 5/26/10 3:44:48 PM Dual display output Supported Not supported DVI + D-Sub • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality...
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... CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-26 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content26 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:49 PM Click Scaling Options. 5. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center...of the display on your HDTV screen. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1.
... CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-26 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content26 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:49 PM Click Scaling Options. 5. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center...of the display on your HDTV screen. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1.
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...USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these...supports up to the USB connectors. USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3...
...USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these...supports up to the USB connectors. USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3...
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... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard ...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 2 6.
... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard ...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 2 6.