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Motherboard M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
Motherboard M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM
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...asus.com/download; The source code will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by ASUS; ASUS... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY ... to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and...and cost of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Offer to Provide Source Code of reproduction...to anyone in this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...ASUS. Copies of the product is eager to this product. ...
...asus.com/download; The source code will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by ASUS; ASUS... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY ... to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and...and cost of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Offer to Provide Source Code of reproduction...to anyone in this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...ASUS. Copies of the product is eager to this product. ...
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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement ...
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...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 ... 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 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
...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 ... 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 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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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 Mode 3-20 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-21 3.5.13 DRAM ... 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 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...
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 Mode 3-20 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-21 3.5.13 DRAM ... 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 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM This product has been designed to assure compliance with Canadian...
... complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of parts and recycling. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM This product has been designed to assure compliance with Canadian...
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.... Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical...
.... Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Do not place the product in your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical...
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... includes description of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers...
... includes description of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers...
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Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus ...
Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus ...
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...Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. 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... Up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to...
...Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. 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... Up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to...
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... Design: Stylish heatsink solution - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - Turbo Key II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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 at 0.003125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency...
... Design: Stylish heatsink solution - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - Turbo Key II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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 at 0.003125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency...
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... 13 xiii 5/26/10 3:43:56 PM x 9.6 in . 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 ... 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 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial...
... 13 xiii 5/26/10 3:43:56 PM x 9.6 in . 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 ... 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 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial...
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... specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are 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. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
... specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are 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. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 1-1 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM
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... capabilities. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at no additional cost with AMD®'s latest AM3 and... multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. It is optimized with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to boost system performance. Adjust...
... capabilities. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at no additional cost with AMD®'s latest AM3 and... multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. It is optimized with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to boost system performance. Adjust...
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... power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. 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 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides...
... power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. 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 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides...
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... both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the... 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 is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
... both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the... 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 is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
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... or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
... or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 2-1 5/26/10 3:44:02 PM Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
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... Unlocker Turbo Key II 2 O2LED2 5 6 O2LED1 7 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power... 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:44:04 PM
... Unlocker Turbo Key II 2 O2LED2 5 6 O2LED1 7 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G NEC USB3.0 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power... 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:44:04 PM
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM switch 10. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM switch 10. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...