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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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... voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330...
... voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key II Precision Tweaker 2 - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - TurboV EVO - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6330...
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...of 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset...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. It is an intelligent tool that features data transfer rates of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....
...of 2000 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just one touch; AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset...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. It is an intelligent tool that features data transfer rates of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability....
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...tuning your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. This remarkable memory ... GPU in real time for critical PC components in no more. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* Turbo Key II Enjoy superb performance by detecting current PC loadings and...
...tuning your system up and running in real-time-helping save power and money! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. This remarkable memory ... GPU in real time for critical PC components in no more. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* Turbo Key II Enjoy superb performance by detecting current PC loadings and...
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... motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with easy...
... motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with easy...
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...at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of ...to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/...
...at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more details, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of ...to DDR3 1066 MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 2-11 5/...
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Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) DS - Size SS/DS Chip ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (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. AD31600E001GM...
Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) DS - Size SS/DS Chip ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (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. AD31600E001GM...
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... system hangs due to overclocking. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change the switch setting 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. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2...
... system hangs due to overclocking. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change the switch setting 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. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO 2-21 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2...
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MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to its default settings. • We...MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. function. • ... and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED...
MemOK! Chapter 2 M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to its default settings. • We...MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. function. • ... and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED...
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... 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for details on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM
... 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for details on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on CPU types. 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Allows you to the selected CPU level. You can also key in the...Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. The values range from 100 to select an overclocking profile. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters ...
Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on CPU types. 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Allows you to the selected CPU level. You can also key in the...Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. The values range from 100 to select an overclocking profile. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters ...
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... ratio. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use... [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the DDR3 operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 3-17 5/26...
... ratio. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use... [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the DDR3 operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.17 17 3-17 5/26...
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The value ranges from 200 to [Disabled] for a fixed iGPU frequency. Set this item to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears when you set the GPU Booster ...
The value ranges from 200 to [Disabled] for a fixed iGPU frequency. Set this item to 2000. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears when you set the GPU Booster ...
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...Boost driver from the support DVD. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • Max. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double... for each mode. 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 components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and...
...Boost driver from the support DVD. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • Max. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double... for each mode. 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 components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and...
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... and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately You can...GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 4-9 5/26/10 4:05:44 PM Refer to the...
... and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately You can...GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.9 9 4-9 5/26/10 4:05:44 PM Refer to the...
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...4-10 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:46 PM Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Auto Tuning Mode Save the current ... EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to overclock your customized overclocking ...
...4-10 E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 4:05:46 PM Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Auto Tuning Mode Save the current ... EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to overclock your customized overclocking ...
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...can also click More Settings first to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to 3 times. 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 Read through the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and ...
...can also click More Settings first to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to 3 times. 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 Read through the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and ...