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... 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 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 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
... 2-37 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-38 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 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 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
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... 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 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14...
... 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 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14...
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... the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. ...
... the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. ...
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... E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.12 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 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz...
... E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.12 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 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz...
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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 Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/... Power connector 1 x System 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...
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 Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/... Power connector 1 x System 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...
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... extra 2 phase power dedicated to unleash extra processing capabilities. 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. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by...critical PC components in no more. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. * The actual overclocking result depends on the motherboard to integrated memory/HT controller. Worry no time. MemOK!...
... extra 2 phase power dedicated to unleash extra processing capabilities. 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. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by...critical PC components in no more. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. * The actual overclocking result depends on the motherboard to integrated memory/HT controller. Worry no time. MemOK!...
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...achieve a quiet and cool environment. This protection eliminates the need to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to fine-tune the CPU/NB voltage in 0.003125V steps and ...different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or ...
...achieve a quiet and cool environment. This protection eliminates the need to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to fine-tune the CPU/NB voltage in 0.003125V steps and ...different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or ...
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... 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 USB78 VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 20 19 18...
... 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 USB78 VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 20 19 18...
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...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn ...
...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 2-17 5/26/10 4:04:06 PM The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn ...
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...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system ...
...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A88TD-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system ...
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...the last setting you change settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches ...overclockers and gamers who continually change the switch setting to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 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. ...
...the last setting you change settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.21 21 5/26/10 4:04:12 PM Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches ...overclockers and gamers who continually change the switch setting to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 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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...function. • The MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, ...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:13 PM switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus...
...function. • The MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, ...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-22 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.22 22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:13 PM switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • 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-Self-Test... will use the last setting you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM Chapter 2 3.
... to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • 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-Self-Test... will use the last setting you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.23 23 2-23 5/26/10 4:04:14 PM Chapter 2 3.
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... S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. DVI-D Out pot 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Port4 item in the BIOS to the tables on the next page for details. 2-24 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.24 24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:17 PM USB 2.0 ports...
... S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. IEEE 1394a port 10. DVI-D Out pot 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Port4 item in the BIOS to the tables on the next page for details. 2-24 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.24 24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:17 PM USB 2.0 ports...
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... DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File 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...
... DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File 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...
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...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI] in the BIOS. SATA5 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88TD-V EVO SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND ...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M4A88TD-V EVO SATA connectors • These connectors are...
...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI] in the BIOS. SATA5 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A88TD-V EVO SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND ...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M4A88TD-V EVO SATA connectors • These connectors are...
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... default, this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M4A88TD-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to this connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [AC 97]. Refer to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2-34 Chapter ...
... default, this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M4A88TD-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to this connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [AC 97]. Refer to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2-34 Chapter ...
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O2LED1 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.39 39 2-39 5/26/10 4:04:40 PM Chapter 2 3. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to Enable. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to [Disabled]. O2LED2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II LED 4.
O2LED1 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.39 39 2-39 5/26/10 4:04:40 PM Chapter 2 3. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is set to Enable. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to [Disabled]. O2LED2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO Turbo Key II LED 4.
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... system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Pressing the power switch for details. 2-40 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.40 40 Chapter 2: ...Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:40 PM Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...
... system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Pressing the power switch for details. 2-40 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.40 40 Chapter 2: ...Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:40 PM Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...
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...�s�h��d�r�i�v�e�. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Save a copy...
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