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... 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 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...
... 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 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...
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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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...) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.)...Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. M4A88TD-V EVO...
...) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.)...Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. M4A88TD-V EVO...
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... 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 .../10 4:03:23 PM x 9.6 in . 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 ...PDIF Out 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 Chassis fan...
... 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 .../10 4:03:23 PM x 9.6 in . 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 ...PDIF Out 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 Chassis fan...
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...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. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying...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 comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
...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. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying...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 comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue...
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... a new system component that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of the BIOS... ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O�S��u��s�in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
... a new system component that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of the BIOS... ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O�S��u��s�in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
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...correct BIOS file 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 updating the BIOS... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS ...
...correct BIOS file 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 updating the BIOS... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS ...
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...on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5... 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
...on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5... 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
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... 4:04:56 PM 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...
... 4:04:56 PM 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...
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... operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. The following items appear only when you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 3-30 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.30... the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set USB Support to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode ...
... operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. The following items appear only when you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 3-30 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.30... the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you set USB Support to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode ...
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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 Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU ... the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. Start O.C. Chapter 3 • 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 updating the BIOS...
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU ... the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility. Start O.C. Chapter 3 • 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 updating the BIOS...
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in RAID mode. 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 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...
in RAID mode. 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 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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... without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. You have 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...this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Insert a formatted floppy disk 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
... without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. You have 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...this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 7. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Insert a formatted floppy disk 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
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.... or 3. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 4-19 5/26...select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. 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. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, ...
.... or 3. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 4-19 5/26...select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. 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. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, ...
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... opening the oem file. 7. 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 A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 5. Chapter 4 8. 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&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix86" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] id= "PCI\...
... opening the oem file. 7. 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 A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 5. Chapter 4 8. 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&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix86" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] id= "PCI\...