Asus M4A88T-M LE User Manual - Page 14

AMD

®

880G Chipset

The AMD

®

880G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s

HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0

x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to

provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 support

This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer

rates of 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth

requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet

applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth

of your system memory to boost system performance.

DVI support

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for digital

display devices such as LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard

supports dual display output on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub.

HDMI support

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video

standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed

digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting

HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI

provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

8-channel high definition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously

codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio

output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies

what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies

users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more

confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support

This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)

3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling

the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives.

S/PDIF out connector at the back panel

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital

Interface) out connector at the back panel. The S/PDIF transfers digital

audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal

quality.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A88T-M LE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	22
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	29
1.8 Expansion slots	30
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.8.3 PCI slot	30
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	30
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	30
1.9 Jumpers	31
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
1.11 Software support	41
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.11.2 Support DVD information	41
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	49
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	50
2.2.2 Menu bar	50
2.2.3 Navigation keys	50
2.2.4 Menu items	51
2.2.5 Submenu items	51
2.2.6 Configuration fields	51
2.2.7 Pop-up window	51
2.2.8 Scroll bar	51
2.2.9 General help	51
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Time	52
2.3.2 System Date	52
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6	52
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	53
2.3.5 System Information	54
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	55
2.4.1 CPU OverClocking	56
2.4.2 CPU Ratio	57
2.4.3 DRAM Frequency	57
2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency	57
2.4.5 HT Link Speed	57
2.4.6 GPU OverClocking	57
2.4.7 DRAM Timing Configuration	58
2.4.8 DRAM Driving Configuration	59
2.4.9 CPU & NB Voltage Mode	59
2.4.10 CPU VDDA Voltage	60
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage	60
2.4.12 HT Voltage	60
2.4.13 NB Voltage	60
2.4.14 NB 1.8V Voltage	60
2.4.15 SB Voltage	60
2.4.16 CPU Load-Line Calibration	60
2.4.17 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration	60
2.4.18 PCI/PCIe CLK Status	60
2.5 Advanced menu	61
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	61
2.5.2 Chipset	62
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	64
2.5.4 PCIPnP	64
2.5.5 USB Configuration	65
2.6 Power menu	66
2.6.1 Suspend Mode	66
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	66
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	66
2.6.4 APM Configuration	66
2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration	67
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support	67
2.7 Boot menu	68
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	68
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	68
2.7.3 Security	69
2.8 Tools menu	70
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	70
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	71
2.8.3 AI NET 2	71

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