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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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...169; 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...shipment, which will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you . ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may...
...169; 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...shipment, which will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you . ii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 5/26/10 3:43:48 PM This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may...
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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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... 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 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-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
... 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 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-USB3_Content5 5 5/26/10 3:43:50 PM
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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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... If this equipment. This product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw ...the mercury-containing button cell battery in a particular installation. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM REACH Complying with ...
... If this equipment. This product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw ...the mercury-containing button cell battery in a particular installation. vii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content7 7 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM REACH Complying with ...
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... cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
... cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. viii E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
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... product and software updates. 1. 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. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM It includes description of the switches, jumpers...
... product and software updates. 1. 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. E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 ix 5/26/10 3:43:53 PM It includes description of the switches, jumpers...
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Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions ...
Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: + + E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 5/26/10 3:43:54 PM Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions ...
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M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA ...65533;c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 3...max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB 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, ...
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA ...65533;c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 3...max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB 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, ...
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... 2 - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - 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...
... 2 - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - 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...
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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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...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb...
...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb...
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...with next-generation 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. AMD® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s.... Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to get high quality images. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing...
...with next-generation 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. AMD® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s.... Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to get high quality images. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! 1-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing...
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... result depends on the motherboard to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also features an extra 2 phase power dedicated to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for critical PC components in real-time...
... result depends on the motherboard to ensure longer component lifespan. This motherboard also features an extra 2 phase power dedicated to an extreme yet stable state. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 1-3 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for critical PC components in real-time...
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... upgrades. 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 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The brand-new 2-color Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB ...thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to patch memory issues and get your system up your PC's loading. The technology is a ...
... upgrades. 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 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The brand-new 2-color Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB ...thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to patch memory issues and get your system up your PC's loading. The technology is a ...
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... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached 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
... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached 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
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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 AM3 CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker switch 9. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...
... (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 AM3 CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker switch 9. Turbo Key II LED (O2LED2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...