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...3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 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...
...3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 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...
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...support 4.1 Installing 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... Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI®...
...support 4.1 Installing 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... Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - We recommend using a Windows®...
M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - We recommend using a Windows®...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS ...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 Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 ... port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS ...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 Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 ... port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x...
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...USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 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 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 ...
...USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 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 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 ...
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... M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 2-32 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.32 32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:29 PM USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
... M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 2-32 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.32 32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:29 PM USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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...te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O�S��u��s�in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings... a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ...
...te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O�S��u��s�in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings... a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ...
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...is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while ... V2.4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:04:54 PM To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �� t�o��s�w��it . ...
...is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while ... V2.4 4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:04:54 PM To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �� t�o��s�w��it . ...
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... updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an...
... updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an...
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... capacity. 3. Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard...
... capacity. 3. Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard...
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... mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set USB Support to [Enabled]. If no USB device is enabled. Select an item and press...
... mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Functions [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set USB Support to [Enabled]. If no USB device is enabled. Select an item and press...
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ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Chapter 3 • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [... 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 USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Chapter 3 • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] [... 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 USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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...See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. Click any of... Configuration Panel. • Installation of at least 1.2GB of ASUS Express Gate can be affected due to the Internet and key applications 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...
...See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. Click any of... Configuration Panel. • Installation of at least 1.2GB of ASUS Express Gate can be affected due to the Internet and key applications 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...
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... them to [IDE] mode. Start Windows®. 2. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.18 18 5/26/10 4:05:53 PM Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to... when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Save changes and exit ...
... them to [IDE] mode. Start Windows®. 2. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.18 18 5/26/10 4:05:53 PM Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to... when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Save changes and exit ...
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... or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Click the name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers... xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. or 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V...
... or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Click the name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers... xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. or 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V...
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... to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104","ahcix86" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106","ahcix86" id= "PCI\VEN_1002...SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Save and exit the file. 4-20 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.20 20 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:55 PM Use Notepad to both sections. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to ...
... to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104","ahcix86" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106","ahcix86" id= "PCI\VEN_1002...SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Save and exit the file. 4-20 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.20 20 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:55 PM Use Notepad to both sections. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to ...