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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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ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / ... 'n' Quiet™� �Te��c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you are using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory...
ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / ... 'n' Quiet™� �Te��c�h�n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to DDR3 1066 MHz. ** When you are using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory...
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... frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at 0.015V increment - Express Gate...
... frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330 controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at 0.015V increment - Express Gate...
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..., 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...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 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 keyboard / mouse combo ...
..., 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...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 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 keyboard / mouse combo ...
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... retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 The motherboard delivers a host of new features ...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you 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 6.0 Gb...
... retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 The motherboard delivers a host of new features ...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you 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 6.0 Gb...
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.... AMD® 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. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with Auto Tuning! 1-2 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 4:03...
.... AMD® 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. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with Auto Tuning! 1-2 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.2 2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 4:03...
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...capabilities. MemOK! Worry no time. MemOK! is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and ...and supreme overclocking ability. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system booting success. The technology is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with just a simple switch. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. These...
...capabilities. MemOK! Worry no time. MemOK! is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and ...and supreme overclocking ability. Enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your system booting success. The technology is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with just a simple switch. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. These...
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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 ...
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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... 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
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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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...socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Otherwise,... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. The AM3 socket has...
...socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Otherwise,... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. The AM3 socket has...
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... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing...
... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing...
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CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 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 plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5.
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.../10 4:03:52 PM A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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...
.../10 4:03:52 PM A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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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..., some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due 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 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the...
..., some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due 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 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the...
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... Vendor Part No. OCZ QCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 3) SS - - KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Size SS/ DS CMG6GX3M3A1866C7(XMP) 6144MB...
... Vendor Part No. OCZ QCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 3) SS - - KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Size SS/ DS CMG6GX3M3A1866C7(XMP) 6144MB...
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... • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 SP002GBLTU133S02 TMS1GB364D081-107EY TMS1GB364D081-138EY ... - J5308BASE-AC-E - Single-sided DS - H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 ...
... • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 SP002GBLTU133S02 TMS1GB364D081-107EY TMS1GB364D081-138EY ... - J5308BASE-AC-E - Single-sided DS - H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V - - - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-15 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 5/26/10 4:04:02 PM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 ...
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.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM
.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM