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... Voltage 3-21 3.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage 3-22 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration...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 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO...
... Voltage 3-21 3.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage 3-22 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration...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 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-40 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-41 3.10 Exit menu 3-42 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO...
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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 4.4.4 Using...
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 4.4.4 Using...
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...® SB850 chipset - 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back I/O - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN...
...® SB850 chipset - 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - ASUS Noise Filter - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 4 ports at the back panel) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back I/O - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN...
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... 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. GPU Boost - 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 at 0.015V increment - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Turbo Key II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM...
... 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. GPU Boost - 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 at 0.015V increment - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Turbo Key II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM...
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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 ...USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/...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 ...
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor ...USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/...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 ...
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... components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. record. the latest connectivity standard. Turbo Key boosts performance with rendering speed, eliminating the...™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
... components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. record. the latest connectivity standard. Turbo Key boosts performance with rendering speed, eliminating the...™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
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... value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For optimum ...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support...
... value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For optimum ...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support...
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CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray 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...Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - Dual display output Supported Not supported DVI + D-Sub • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For...
CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray 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...Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - Dual display output Supported Not supported DVI + D-Sub • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For...
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... to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 2-33 5/26/10 3:45:01 PM These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper...
... to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 2-33 5/26/10 3:45:01 PM These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper...
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...] [Auto] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond...you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA)....
...] [Auto] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond...you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA)....
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... select a DRAM O.C. Allows you to the selected CPU level. The values range from 100 to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 ...6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears ...
... select a DRAM O.C. Allows you to the selected CPU level. The values range from 100 to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 ...6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears ...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. This item should be enabled in...
...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. This item should be enabled in...
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.... [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Thermal Protect Enables NB Thermal Protection. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan... [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. Chapter 3 3-34 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content34 34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:48 PM CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan...
.... [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Thermal Protect Enables NB Thermal Protection. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan... [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. Chapter 3 3-34 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content34 34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:48 PM CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan...
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... 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 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 such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32...
... 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 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 such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32...
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... the application. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 4-3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 5/26/10 3:46:00 PM View the online help or readme file that came with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or...
... the application. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 4-3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 5/26/10 3:46:00 PM View the online help or readme file that came with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or...
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.... xx. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:01 PM The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan...
.... xx. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:01 PM The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan...
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...fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 4-5 5/26/10 3:46:02 PM Using Fan Xpert Click to select a fan type Click to...Performance: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect • Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode...
...fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 4-5 5/26/10 3:46:02 PM Using Fan Xpert Click to select a fan type Click to...Performance: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect • Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode...
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... unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • ... immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
... unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • ... immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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... will be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to save your system effectively. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the...
... will be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to save your system effectively. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the...
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... the Turbo Key function. 4-12 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:17 PM Chapter 4 You have to press the assigned hotkeys to show Turbo Key OSD and status. 5. The CPU options vary depending on the CPU model you want to overclock to by selecting...profiles saved in the TurboV tab. 4. Click Apply to set a group of hotkeys into physical overclocking buttons. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 5 1. 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP CPU Level UP allows you to upgrade your desired hotkey combination. 3. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to ...
... the Turbo Key function. 4-12 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:17 PM Chapter 4 You have to press the assigned hotkeys to show Turbo Key OSD and status. 5. The CPU options vary depending on the CPU model you want to overclock to by selecting...profiles saved in the TurboV tab. 4. Click Apply to set a group of hotkeys into physical overclocking buttons. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 5 1. 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP CPU Level UP allows you to upgrade your desired hotkey combination. 3. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to ...