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...x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Before you for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and .... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host...
...x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Before you for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and .... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host...
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... an extreme yet stable state. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to patch memory issues and get your ...processor to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash...
... an extreme yet stable state. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to patch memory issues and get your ...processor to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 2-1 5/26/10 4:03:31 PM Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 2-1 5/26/10 4:03:31 PM Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
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... connector (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 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34 PM Core Unlocker switch 9. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 12...
... connector (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 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34 PM Core Unlocker switch 9. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 12...
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... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM The CPU fits in completely. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Press the lever sideways to...
... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM The CPU fits in completely. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Press the lever sideways to...
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ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the ...
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel...
... 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel...
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... 2048MB 2048MB DS elixir SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM Chip No. DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...
... 2048MB 2048MB DS elixir SS SS DS DS DS DS UMAX N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM Chip No. DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...
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.... The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Ensure to the table on...
.... The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Ensure to the table on...
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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 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 2-19 5/26/10 4:04:08 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB ...
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 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 2-19 5/26/10 4:04:08 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB ...
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... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM This is ideal...
... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM This is ideal...
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Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you have made. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Core Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 3. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard ...
Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you have made. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Core Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 3. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard ...
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... format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 2-25 5/26/10 4:04:18 PM ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
... format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 2-25 5/26/10 4:04:18 PM ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
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2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.27 27 2-27 5/26/10 4:04:21 PM
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M4A88TD-V EVO IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ... device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.29 29 2-29 5/26/10 4:04:24 PM Chapter 2 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. M4A88TD-V EVO PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on...
M4A88TD-V EVO IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ... device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.29 29 2-29 5/26/10 4:04:24 PM Chapter 2 2.8.3 Internal connectors 1. M4A88TD-V EVO PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on...
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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.31 31 2-31 5/26/10 4:04:28 PM IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot... opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.31 31 2-31 5/26/10 4:04:28 PM IE1394_1 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot... opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is...
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... motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 6. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 2-33 5/26/10 4:04:30 PM CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the...
... motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 6. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 2-33 5/26/10 4:04:30 PM CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the...
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...for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.35 35 2-35 5/26/10 4:04:35 PM Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely ... PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...
...for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.35 35 2-35 5/26/10 4:04:35 PM Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely ... PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...
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...Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.37 37 2-37 5/26/10 4:04:36 PM Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis ... Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to their respective front panel cable labels. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now ...
...Q-Connector is properly installed on the chassis model. IDE_LED The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.37 37 2-37 5/26/10 4:04:36 PM Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis ... Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the labels on the motherboard. 3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to their respective front panel cable labels. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now ...
