User Manual
Page 3
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 ...
User Manual
Page 6
... 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...
User Manual
Page 11
... 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA...;n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring...Definition Audio CODEC - resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Supports 192KHz / 24bit True BD Loss-less Sound - ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - We recommend using a Windows®...
... 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA...;n�o�lo�g��y Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring...Definition Audio CODEC - resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Supports 192KHz / 24bit True BD Loss-less Sound - ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - We recommend using a Windows®...
User Manual
Page 12
....12 12 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM 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 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. Profile - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V...
....12 12 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM 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 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. Profile - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V...
User Manual
Page 13
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 port 1 x HDMI ...panel connector 16 Mb Flash 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 133/100/66 cable 4 x ...
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 port 1 x HDMI ...panel connector 16 Mb Flash 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 133/100/66 cable 4 x ...
User Manual
Page 15
... with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the 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. Thank you...
... with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the 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. Thank you...
User Manual
Page 16
...; 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. processor satisfies every level of 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Turbo Key boosts...
...; 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. processor satisfies every level of 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Turbo Key boosts...
User Manual
Page 17
...174; CPU-with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully ... These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to determine failsafe settings that provides you with just a simple switch. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Worry no time. This motherboard also features an extra 2...
...174; CPU-with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully ... These high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to determine failsafe settings that provides you with just a simple switch. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM Worry no time. This motherboard also features an extra 2...
User Manual
Page 19
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 ...
User Manual
Page 20
... 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...
User Manual
Page 21
... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
User Manual
Page 22
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
User Manual
Page 23
...; Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. 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 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU... in completely. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2.
...; Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. 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 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU... in completely. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2.
User Manual
Page 25
...; AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you install the heatsink and fan...
...; AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you install the heatsink and fan...
User Manual
Page 27
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 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. 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 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 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. 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.
User Manual
Page 28
... with less power consumption. 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...
... with less power consumption. 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...
User Manual
Page 29
..., we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of the following: - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory...
..., we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of the following: - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory...
User Manual
Page 30
... of 3) DS 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - 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. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit...
... of 3) DS 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - 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. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit...
User Manual
Page 33
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 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Elixir Kingtiger ...: 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. M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 SP002GBLTU133S02 TMS1GB364D081-107EY TMS1GB364D081-138EY TMS2GB364D081-107EY...
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 Chapter 2 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Elixir Kingtiger ...: 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. M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 PSD32G13332H PDC34G1333ELK SP001GBLTU133S01 SP001GBLTU133S02 SP002GBLTU133S02 TMS1GB364D081-107EY TMS1GB364D081-138EY TMS2GB364D081-107EY...
User Manual
Page 35
... the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM
... the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM