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... repair, modification of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL...
... repair, modification of the product for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL...
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... 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 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...
... 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 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...
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... 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 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
... 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 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
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... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord...
... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord...
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... slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO...
... slots. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO...
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...; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug...
...; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug...
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From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options function of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution...
From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options function of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution...
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... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in �g��a��U��S�B��f�la�s�h��d�r�i�v�e�. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the system's failure...
... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in �g��a��U��S�B��f�la�s�h��d�r�i�v�e�. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the system's failure...
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... BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities...
... BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). From the Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. 5. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. 5. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...
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... a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. This utility...
... a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. This utility...
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... or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Set to [AHCI] when you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. SATA Port5 - SATA Port1 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this motherboard. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 3-13...
... or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Set to [AHCI] when you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. SATA Port5 - SATA Port1 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this motherboard. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 3-13...
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... between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the / keys to select an overclocking profile. If this motherboard. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you 've selected. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you installed a 6-core CPU on your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD...
... between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the / keys to select an overclocking profile. If this motherboard. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you 've selected. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you installed a 6-core CPU on your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD...
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... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. 3-28 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.28 28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:16 PM Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the AMD 880 HD Audio. Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller...
... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. 3-28 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.28 28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:16 PM Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the AMD 880 HD Audio. Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller...
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Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 3-30 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.30 30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:17 PM The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Select an item and press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the...
Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 3-30 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.30 30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:17 PM The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Select an item and press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the...
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Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 4-1 5/26/10 4:05:31 PM Click each menu tab and select the items you want to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Use the setup procedures...
Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 4-1 5/26/10 4:05:31 PM Click each menu tab and select the items you want to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Use the setup procedures...
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... motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 4-7 5/26/10 4:05:39 PM Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with quick access to different monitor specifications. Please adjust the screen resolution using Express Gate Configuration Panel. • Installation of ASUS Express Gate can be affected due to the Internet and key applications before turning...
... motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 4-7 5/26/10 4:05:39 PM Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with quick access to different monitor specifications. Please adjust the screen resolution using Express Gate Configuration Panel. • Installation of ASUS Express Gate can be affected due to the Internet and key applications before turning...
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... changes and exit BIOS. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to [IDE] mode. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set...
... changes and exit BIOS. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to [IDE] mode. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set...
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... with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 4-19 5/26/10 4:05:54 PM During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you install the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive...
... with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 4-19 5/26/10 4:05:54 PM During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you install the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive...
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...: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to run the DVD. 2. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard into the optical drive...
...: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to run the DVD. 2. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard into the optical drive...