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...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. The motherboard delivers a host of new ... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ...
...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. The motherboard delivers a host of new ... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ...
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... time. is able 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 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to patch memory issues and get your processor...an extra 2 phase power dedicated 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 unleash...
... time. is able 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 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to patch memory issues and get your processor...an extra 2 phase power dedicated 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 unleash...
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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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... 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 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. AM3 CPU Socket 4. Turbo Key...
... 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 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. AM3 CPU Socket 4. Turbo Key...
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... CPU. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™...
... CPU. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™...
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...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use...
...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 2-9 5/26/10 4:03:49 PM CPU_FAN M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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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... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Under the default state, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher...
... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/26/10 4:03:52 PM Under the default state, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher...
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...; • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 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 Timing Voltage Micron Micron Micron Micron Elpida...
...; • • • • DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 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 Timing Voltage Micron Micron Micron Micron Elpida...
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... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM
... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM
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... the slots. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1...
... the slots. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1...
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...II function at the same time. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually...battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to enhance the system performance. 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 powered off.
...II function at the same time. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually...battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to enhance the system performance. 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 powered off.
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... Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM Chapter 2 3. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. ...8226; If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the Power-On...
... Unclocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM Chapter 2 3. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. ...8226; If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the Power-On...
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... format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 2-25 5/26/10 4:04:18 PM ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
... format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.25 25 2-25 5/26/10 4:04:18 PM ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic...
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2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.27 27 2-27 5/26/10 4:04:21 PM
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Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.29 29 2-29 5/26/10 4:04:24 PM There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device...one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A88TD-V EVO IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. ...
Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.29 29 2-29 5/26/10 4:04:24 PM There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device...one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A88TD-V EVO IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. ...
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...The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.31 31 2-31 5/26/10 4:04:28 PM Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the... a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then ...
...The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is purchased separately. 4. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.31 31 2-31 5/26/10 4:04:28 PM Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the... a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM1 PIN 1 Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then ...
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... may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 2-33 5/26/10 4:04:30 PM These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO fan connectors Do not forget to...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin ...
... may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.33 33 2-33 5/26/10 4:04:30 PM These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A88TD-V EVO PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO fan connectors Do not forget to...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin ...
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... PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.35 35 2-35 5/26/10 4:04:35 PM The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...
... PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +12 Volts GND +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we ...2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.35 35 2-35 5/26/10 4:04:35 PM The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your...
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... RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the chassis model. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. The front panel functions are now enabled. Chapter 2 2.8.4. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use...Connector is properly installed on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the labels on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.37 37 2-37 5/26/10 4:04:36 PM To install the...
... RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the chassis model. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. The front panel functions are now enabled. Chapter 2 2.8.4. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use...Connector is properly installed on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the labels on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.37 37 2-37 5/26/10 4:04:36 PM To install the...