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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit

(PSU).

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed

according to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient

operation.

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 an OS-based utility.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB

flash disk that contains the BIOS file.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to

conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can

be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share

and distribute your favorite settings.

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps,

VChipset (NB) voltage and DRAM voltage in 0.01V steps to achieve the

most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings

when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the

need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut

down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the

CPU parameters to their default settings.

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s

Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line

with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable

products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the

impact on the environment.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-4

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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