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1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

GPU NOS

ASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading

and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks.

It provides you with a faster reaction time for an excellent graphics

performance.

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS

TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or

rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just

a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC proﬁles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into

an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts

performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through

pressing the button.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a

total system level up.

Core Unlocker

ASUS Core Unlocker simpliﬁes the activation of a latent AMD

®

CPU.

Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores,

without performing complicated BIOS changes.

PCI Express 2.0 support

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed

and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for

durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

Hybrid CrossFireX™ support

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance

with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU.

•

Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows

®

7/Vista OS only.

•

Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.

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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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