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... code as stated in this information. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in any form or by ASUS; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it, may contain... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the GPL) for backup purposes, without any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... code as stated in this information. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in any form or by ASUS; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it, may contain... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the GPL) for backup purposes, without any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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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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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you...
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... must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to DDR3 1066 MHz.... ** When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, gray @ x4 mode) support ATI® CrossFireX ...
...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. resolution 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to DDR3 1066 MHz.... ** When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, gray @ x4 mode) support ATI® CrossFireX ...
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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 ... x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.13 13 xiii 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS ...
...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 ... x Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.13 13 xiii 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS ...
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... 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. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
... 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. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 1-1 5/26/10 4:03:29 PM Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ... actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...
...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ... actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...
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...you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! 2. ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
...you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! 2. ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
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...to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in case you to boot. ... the system bootup and requests you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O...
...to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in case you to boot. ... the system bootup and requests you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�h�e��B�I�O...
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... CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Allows you to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items ...the desired value using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s��y�o�u� to set the CPU OverClocking item to...
... CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Allows you to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items ...the desired value using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s��y�o�u� to set the CPU OverClocking item to...
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...SpeedStep [Auto] This item appears only when you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to...2000MHz] 3.5.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u�t�o��s�e�t�t�h�e��G...
...SpeedStep [Auto] This item appears only when you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to...2000MHz] 3.5.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you set the GPU Booster item to [Disabled] or the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u�t�o��s�e�t�t�h�e��G...
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... 20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:11 PM The values range from 0.003125V to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to adjust the...
... 20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 4:05:11 PM The values range from 0.003125V to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to adjust the...
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...Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Northbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.83000V with a 0.01000V interval. 3.5.15 NB 1.2V Voltage [Auto...The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 3-21 5/26/10 4:05:11 PM CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU...
...Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Northbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.83000V with a 0.01000V interval. 3.5.15 NB 1.2V Voltage [Auto...The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 3-21 5/26/10 4:05:11 PM CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU...
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... [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Disabled] Disables the building of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables ...this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
... [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Disabled] Disables the building of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables ...this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
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... mode automatically. Set to [Good] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] 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...
... mode automatically. Set to [Good] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] 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...
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...feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan feature. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 3-33 5/26/10 4:05:20 PM 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 CPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature �[x�x�x...display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
...feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan feature. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 3-33 5/26/10 4:05:20 PM 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 CPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature �[x�x�x...display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
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... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to [Enabled]. The following two items appear only when you to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to minimize the fan speed for the Chassis fan speed. Disables NB Thermal Protection. Chapter 3 3-34 ...fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti Surge support. Chassis ...
... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to [Enabled]. The following two items appear only when you to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to minimize the fan speed for the Chassis fan speed. Disables NB Thermal Protection. Chapter 3 3-34 ...fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti Surge support. Chassis ...
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... corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...tab and select the items you can install to install. The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 4-1 5/26/10 4:05:31 PM The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT ...
... corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...tab and select the items you can install to install. The Make Disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 4-1 5/26/10 4:05:31 PM The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT ...
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... below to show the software manual. Click the Manual tab. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in this section are for reference only. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the...
... below to show the software manual. Click the Manual tab. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in this section are for reference only. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the...