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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-V EVO 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 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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... 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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...; Hybrid CrossFireX™ support AMD® SB850 chipset - 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with max. 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 - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. Supports ... Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® ...
...; Hybrid CrossFireX™ support AMD® SB850 chipset - 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with max. 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 - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. Supports ... Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® ...
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... II Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.015V increment - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one...
... II Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.015V increment - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one...
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... 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... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.13 13 xiii 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM 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 keyboard / mouse ...
... 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... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.13 13 xiii 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM 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 keyboard / mouse ...
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...features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware .... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter ...
...features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware .... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter ...
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...® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! Even O.C. It is an intelligent tool that features data transfer rates of the...
...® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with CPU Level UP! Even O.C. It is an intelligent tool that features data transfer rates of the...
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... ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Simply activate a dedicated switch on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS ... during computer upgrades. These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to unleash extra processing capabilities. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power...
... ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Simply activate a dedicated switch on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS ASUS ... during computer upgrades. These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to unleash extra processing capabilities. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power...
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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 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
... 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 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
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... 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 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO 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 16Mb BIOS USB1112...
... 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 PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO 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 16Mb BIOS USB1112...
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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. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 13. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. MemOK! 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors...
... 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. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 13. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. MemOK! 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M4A88TD-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.4 4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:03:35 PM
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M4A88TD-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.4 4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:03:35 PM
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... the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit ...
... the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit ...
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... base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink...
... base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink...
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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 PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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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... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to...
... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to...
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... of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and...
... of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and...
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... of 2) DS - - Transcend TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 3 ) DS - - OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V - - - 1.65V - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
... of 2) DS - - Transcend TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 3 ) DS - - OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V - - - 1.65V - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
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...2048MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB DS Chip Brand Chip No. SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - N2CB1G80CN-BE - - 7-7-7-20 - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 ... • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of 2 ) DS Patriot - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • ...
...2048MB DS 2048MB DS 2048MB DS Chip Brand Chip No. SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - N2CB1G80CN-BE - - 7-7-7-20 - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 9GF22D9KPT 7 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 9HF22D9KPT 7 ... • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of 2 ) DS Patriot - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • ...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM