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...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... 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU ...
...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... 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU ...
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... 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...
... 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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... heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - GPU Boost - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - TurboV EVO - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA...
... heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - GPU Boost - Express Gate ASUS Hybrid Switches - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - TurboV EVO - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA...
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...44:01 PM USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at no additional cost with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 5200MT... power consumption. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Built...
...44:01 PM USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at no additional cost with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 5200MT... power consumption. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Built...
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...-helping save power and money! These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver...
...-helping save power and money! These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver...
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... surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. The beautifully curved 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 The built-in... no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 MemOK! MemOK! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to...
... surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. The beautifully curved 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 The built-in... no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 MemOK! MemOK! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is able to...
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...the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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 optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory....com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is ...
...the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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 optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory....com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is ...
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... • • • • • • • • • • (continued on DIMM_A1 for better overclocking performance. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Part No. ... on the next page) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:44:27 PM Chip No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor...
... • • • • • • • • • • (continued on DIMM_A1 for better overclocking performance. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Part No. ... on the next page) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content12 12 5/26/10 3:44:27 PM Chip No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor...
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...; If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content21 21 2-21 5/26/10 3:44:43 PM Shut down and reboot...
...; If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content21 21 2-21 5/26/10 3:44:43 PM Shut down and reboot...
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...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one set is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ...www.asus.com after turning on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press...
...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one set is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe ...www.asus.com after turning on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press...
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... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions...65533;�f�la�s�h��d�r�i�v�e�. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM Carefully follow the instructions of the original...
... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions...65533;�f�la�s�h��d�r�i�v�e�. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM Carefully follow the instructions of the original...
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...screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For ...to use as possible. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-9 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 5/26/10 3:45:28 PM Do this section are for BIOS item modification.
...screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For ...to use as possible. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-9 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 5/26/10 3:45:28 PM Do this section are for BIOS item modification.
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Scroll down to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 3-15 5/26/10 3:45:36 PM The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content15 15 3-15 5/26/10 3:45:36 PM The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the motherboard.
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...65533;�b�u�s�.��U�s�e� the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:37 PM CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only when...UP [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Allows you to select an overclocking profile. The related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. You can also key in detail, set...
...65533;�b�u�s�.��U�s�e� the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 3-16 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content16 16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:37 PM CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only when...UP [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Allows you to select an overclocking profile. The related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. You can also key in detail, set...
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... Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto] Set the Turbo Core ratio. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the ratio. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to .... The valid value ranges vary according to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 3-17 5/26/10 3:45:38 PM Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock...
... Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto] Set the Turbo Core ratio. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the ratio. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to .... The valid value ranges vary according to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17 3-17 5/26/10 3:45:38 PM Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock...
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... completed. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Set this item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Chapter 3 3-18 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content18 18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:38 PM 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically...
... completed. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Set this item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Chapter 3 3-18 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content18 18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:38 PM 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically...
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With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status .... 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 detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:04 PM
With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status .... 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 detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:04 PM
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...ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking...settings and will be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 3. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard ...
...ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking...settings and will be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 3. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard ...
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... detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows® notification area. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after...
... detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows® notification area. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after...
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... after system reboot. An error message indicating incorrect system shut down may reboot 2 to 3 times. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 4-11 5/26/10 3:46:15 PM Follow the instructions below to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. In addition, please do not operate or...
... after system reboot. An error message indicating incorrect system shut down may reboot 2 to 3 times. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 4-11 5/26/10 3:46:15 PM Follow the instructions below to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. In addition, please do not operate or...