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... before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. These devices could...Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. ...
... before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. These devices could...Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. ...
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... 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 the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3...
... 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 the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3...
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...the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some AMD CPUs may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are ... way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked...
...the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some AMD CPUs may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are ... way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked...
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... 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. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the ...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been ...
... 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. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the ...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been ...
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... utility. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on these utilities. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM The following circumstances: • An error message appears on ...with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We recommend that you to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3: ...
... utility. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on these utilities. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM The following circumstances: • An error message appears on ...with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We recommend that you to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3: ...
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... also key in detail, set CPU Overclocking to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:37 PM If you want to manually configure the settings in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Overclock Profile Allows you to the ... [Phenom II-3.6G] • 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. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted...
... also key in detail, set CPU Overclocking to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:37 PM If you want to manually configure the settings in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Overclock Profile Allows you to the ... [Phenom II-3.6G] • 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. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted...
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...and press the key. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-20 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content20 20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:39 PM CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration ... Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & CPU/NB ...for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The values range from 0.003125V to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset]...
...and press the key. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-20 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content20 20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:39 PM CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration ... Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & CPU/NB ...for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The values range from 0.003125V to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset]...
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...;h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not wish to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 3-33...
...;h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not wish to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content33 33 3-33...
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... detects installed devices. Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your computer....supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1...
... detects installed devices. Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your computer....supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1...
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... in different languages. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. The software manual files are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:45:59...
... in different languages. Some software manuals are in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. The software manual files are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:45:59...
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...Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 4-3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 5/26/10 3:46:00 PM The PC Probe.../Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t...motherboard support DVD. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at www.asus...
...Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 4-3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 5/26/10 3:46:00 PM The PC Probe.../Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t...motherboard support DVD. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at www.asus...
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...manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard... support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS ... xx. If you to restore the window. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for ...
...manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard... support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS ... xx. If you to restore the window. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for ...
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... main window. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 4-5 5/26/10 3:46:02 PM The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert... CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
... main window. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 4-5 5/26/10 3:46:02 PM The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert... CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
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Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:04 PM Power Saving Mode • High ...Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the software manual in real-time. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most ...
Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:04 PM Power Saving Mode • High ...Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the software manual in real-time. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most ...
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...computer. 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 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended for better performance. Please visit http://support.asus.com for BIOS setup details. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support ...the software manual in RAID mode. See chapter 3 for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the bundled motherboard support DVD...
...computer. 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 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended for better performance. Please visit http://support.asus.com for BIOS setup details. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support ...the software manual in RAID mode. See chapter 3 for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the bundled motherboard support DVD...
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...the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click start -up values Adjustment sliders Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts...immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM Chapter 4 Target ...
...the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click start -up values Adjustment sliders Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts...immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM Chapter 4 Target ...
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... allow you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU...
... allow you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU...
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... two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5/26/10 3:46:35 PM Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector...the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference ...
... two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5/26/10 3:46:35 PM Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector...the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference ...