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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.

HyperTransport™ 3.0 support

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth

than HT1.0 that radically improves system efﬁciency for a smoother and

faster computing environment.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

This motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which

monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and

frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.

DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support

The 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 operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia,

and Internet applications.

PCI Express 2.0 support

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed

and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)

jacks. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog

format and keeps the best signal quality.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest

connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation

components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is

also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

Hybrid CrossFireX™ support

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance

with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU.

•

Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows

®

Vista / 7 OS only.

•

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A88T-M/USB3 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: 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	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slot	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	33
1.11 Onboard switches	40
1.12 Onboard LEDs	41
1.13 Software support	42
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.13.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2: BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	47
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	48
2.2.5 Submenu items	48
2.2.6 Configuration fields	48
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Time	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6	49
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	50
2.3.5 System Information	51
2.4 Advanced menu	51
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	51
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	54
2.4.3 Chipset	56
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	57
2.4.5 PCIPnP	58
2.4.6 USB Configuration	58
2.5 Power menu	59
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	59
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	59
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	59
2.5.4 APM Configuration	59
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	60
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support	60
2.6 Boot menu	61
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	61
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	61
2.6.3 Security	62
2.7 Tools menu	63
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	63
2.7.2 Express Gate	64
2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	64
2.7.4 AI NET 2	65

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