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...Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3... 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU ...
...Turning off the computer 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3... 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-18 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-18 3.5.7 GPU ...
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... 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 TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using...
... 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 TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using...
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... on the next page) xii E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.12 12 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - 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 0.003125V increment...
... on the next page) xii E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.12 12 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - 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 0.003125V increment...
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... 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. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an...
... 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. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve world O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an...
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... OS that can dramatically improve your system booting success. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money...
... OS that can dramatically improve your system booting success. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real-time-helping save power and money...
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...curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.4 4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent...BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to ...
...curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.4 4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent...BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to ...
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...vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM The system maps the total size of...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel ...
...vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM The system maps the total size of...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • (continued on DIMM_A1 for better overclocking performance. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Part No. KINGSTON...Kit of 3 ) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. 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. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS...
...; • • • • • • • • • • (continued on DIMM_A1 for better overclocking performance. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Part No. KINGSTON...Kit of 3 ) DS - - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. 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. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS...
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...system failure due to Enable. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to overclocking, use the last setting you clear the...• If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enhance the system performance. Shut down and reboot the ...fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM
...system failure due to Enable. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II switch • The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned to overclocking, use the last setting you clear the...• If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enhance the system performance. Shut down and reboot the ...fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM
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... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:13 PM MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch...
... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:13 PM MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch...
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...65533;s�in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3...
...65533;s�in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for... the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 3-9 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 5/26/10 4:04:59 PM
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for... the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 3-9 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 5/26/10 4:04:59 PM
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The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 3-15 5/26/10 4:05:08 PM Scroll down to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.15 15 3-15 5/26/10 4:05:08 PM Scroll down to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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...;w��s��y�o�u� to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. You can also key in detail, set CPU Overclocking to set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically... UP function support depends on the motherboard. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P] and �d�is�p��la�y�s��t�h�e��f�re...
...;w��s��y�o�u� to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. You can also key in detail, set CPU Overclocking to set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically... UP function support depends on the motherboard. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P] and �d�is�p��la�y�s��t�h�e��f�re...
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... system to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to become unstable! The configuration options vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings. DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 3-17 5/26/10...
... system to your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to become unstable! The configuration options vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings. DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 3-17 5/26/10...
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... tuning. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Set this item to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the iGPU frequency. The value ranges from 200 to [Disabled] for several times until auto tuning is completed. Configuration options...
... tuning. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Set this item to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the iGPU frequency. The value ranges from 200 to [Disabled] for several times until auto tuning is completed. Configuration options...
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.... You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. With auto phase switching for each mode. Chapter 4... Mode • Max. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:37 PM Launching ...
.... You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. With auto phase switching for each mode. Chapter 4... Mode • Max. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.6 6 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:37 PM Launching ...
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...all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 4-9 5/26/10 4:05:44 PM Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set ...be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the TurboV Easy Mode. Click...
...all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 4-9 5/26/10 4:05:44 PM Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set ...be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the TurboV Easy Mode. Click...
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....10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:46 PM TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings...
....10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:46 PM TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings...
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... the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Please ignore the message and continue the tuning process. Installation of the CPU and DRAM. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 4-11 5/26/10 4:05:47 PM 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows...
... the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Please ignore the message and continue the tuning process. Installation of the CPU and DRAM. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 4-11 5/26/10 4:05:47 PM 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows...