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... 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... 3-18 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 Contents 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.8.3...
... 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... 3-18 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 Contents 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.8.3...
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...information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
...information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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..., 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 ATA cables (2 @6 Gb/s, 2 @3 Gb/s) 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x 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...
..., 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 ATA cables (2 @6 Gb/s, 2 @3 Gb/s) 1 x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x 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...
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...quiet and cool environment. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in no more stable... overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS O.C. This protection eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or ...
...quiet and cool environment. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in no more stable... overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS O.C. This protection eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or ...
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...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:44 PM switch • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...
...to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings..., and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:44 PM switch • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...
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... startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM However...
... startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 3-1 5/26/10 3:45:13 PM However...
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... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:16 PM 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:16 PM 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 5/26/10 3:45:21 PM M4A88TDV.ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 M4A88TDV Ensure to load the BIOS...
... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 5/26/10 3:45:21 PM M4A88TDV.ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 M4A88TDV Ensure to load the BIOS...
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... BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:22 PM Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB... the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
... BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:22 PM Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB... the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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... website. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 3-5 5/26/10 3:45:23 PM Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ...
... website. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content5 5 3-5 5/26/10 3:45:23 PM Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ...
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...disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch ...displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:24 PM 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you can use as a backup...
...disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch ...displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:24 PM 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you can use as a backup...
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Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 3-7 5/26/10 3:45:25 PM At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is ...any key to return to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater...
Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 3-7 5/26/10 3:45:25 PM At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is ...any key to return to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater...
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Update ROM Chapter 3 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 3-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:26 PM Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch ...between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut ...
Update ROM Chapter 3 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 3-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:26 PM Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch ...between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut ...
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... Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 3-24 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content24 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:41...
... Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 3-24 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content24 24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:41...
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...the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content41 41 3-41 5/26/10 3:45:54 PM Start O.C.
...the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content41 41 3-41 5/26/10 3:45:54 PM Start O.C.
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... the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Make Disk menu contains items to install. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 4-1 5/26/10 3:45:57 PM Use the setup ...folder of the support DVD are subject to use the devices. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer, browse the ...
... the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Make Disk menu contains items to install. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 4-1 5/26/10 3:45:57 PM Use the setup ...folder of the support DVD are subject to use the devices. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer, browse the ...
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...DVD or click Express Gate environment for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. Please adjust ...mode. Please visit http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 4-7 5/26/10...
...DVD or click Express Gate environment for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. Please adjust ...mode. Please visit http://support.asus.com for detailed software instructions. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 4-7 5/26/10...