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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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... 3.5.14 HT Voltage 3-21 3.5.15 NB 1.2V Voltage 3-21 3.5.16 NB 1.1V Voltage 3-21 3.5.17 NB 1.8V Voltage 3-21 3.5.18 SB Voltage 3-21 3.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage 3-22 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU... 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...
... 3.5.14 HT Voltage 3-21 3.5.15 NB 1.2V Voltage 3-21 3.5.16 NB 1.1V Voltage 3-21 3.5.17 NB 1.8V Voltage 3-21 3.5.18 SB Voltage 3-21 3.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage 3-22 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU... 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...
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...for up to 5200 MT/s; resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 ...4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
...for up to 5200 MT/s; resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 ...4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
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...Tuning is designed to support up to achieve a total system level up to beginners. record. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up . ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with... 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. processor satisfies every level of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. while TurboV offers ...
...Tuning is designed to support up to achieve a total system level up to beginners. record. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up . ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with... 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. processor satisfies every level of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. while TurboV offers ...
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...is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is able to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* Turbo Key II ...memory/HT controller. Worry no time. Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system booting success. MemOK! is an ASUS exclusive OS that can dramatically improve your processor to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO...
...is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is able to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* Turbo Key II ...memory/HT controller. Worry no time. Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money! Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system booting success. MemOK! is an ASUS exclusive OS that can dramatically improve your processor to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO...
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...information 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM 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 prevent installation on a ...DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual...
...information 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM 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 prevent installation on a ...DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual...
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.../929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of accessing information from the...motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Any excess...
.../929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of accessing information from the...motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Any excess...
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... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of 2 ) DS Patriot - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM SEC 904 HCH9...
... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of 2 ) DS Patriot - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM SEC 904 HCH9...
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... cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter...
... cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter...
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... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been...
... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3 for assistance. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table ...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3 for assistance. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table ...
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... set to [Auto], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select...
... set to [Auto], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select...
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Chapter 3 3-14 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.14 14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:06 PM The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Chapter 3 3-14 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.14 14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:06 PM The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...require a better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line... mode. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 ...
...require a better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line... mode. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 ...
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Select an item then press to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 3-25 5/26/10 4:05:14 PM NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Chapter 3 Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to change... [20:16, 9] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to display the submenu. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving.
Select an item then press to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 3-25 5/26/10 4:05:14 PM NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Chapter 3 Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to change... [20:16, 9] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to display the submenu. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving.
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust all the subitems manually. Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust all the subitems manually. Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power...
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Profile 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 ... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Press to run the utility to run the utility. Start O.C.
Profile 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 ... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Press to run the utility to run the utility. Start O.C.
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... conveniently guide you turn it on. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 4-3 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 5/26/10 4:05:34 PM Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the ...
... conveniently guide you turn it on. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 4-3 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 5/26/10 4:05:34 PM Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the ...
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...or click Express Gate environment for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the 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 Click...a few seconds after you with quick access to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1GB system memory is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the computer. See chapter 3 for BIOS...
...or click Express Gate environment for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the 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 Click...a few seconds after you with quick access to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1GB system memory is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the computer. See chapter 3 for BIOS...
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... to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: 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...
... to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: 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...