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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 EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk

before entering the OS.

ASUS EPU

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

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

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ASUS Core Unlocker

ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with

just a simple click.

ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenalin 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 overclocking easy

with just a few clicks away. The ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the

best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

ASUS Auto Tuning

ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to

achieve a total system level up.

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.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(PSU).

ASUS 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 GPU NOS does not work in Hybrid CrossFireX mode.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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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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