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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

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CPU.

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

without performing complicated BIOS changes.

The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration.

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 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 Auto Tuning

ASUS Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to

achieve a total system level up.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(PSU).

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A88T-M 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	18
1.5 Motherboard overview	19
1.5.1 Placement direction	19
1.5.2 Screw holes	19
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	20
1.5.4 Layout contents	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
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	35
1.11 Onboard switch	42
1.12 Onboard LEDs	43
1.13 Software support	44
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	44
1.13.2 Support DVD information	44
Chapter 2	45
BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 ASUS Update	45
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	46
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	47
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	49
2.2.2 Menu bar	49
2.2.3 Navigation keys	49
2.2.4 Menu items	50
2.2.5 Submenu items	50
2.2.6 Configuration fields	50
2.2.7 Pop-up window	50
2.2.8 Scroll bar	50
2.2.9 General help	50
2.3 Main menu	51
2.3.1 System Time	51
2.3.2 System Date	51
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6	51
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	52
2.3.5 System Information	53
2.4 Advanced menu	53
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	53
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	56
2.4.3 Chipset	58
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	59
2.4.5 PCIPnP	60
2.4.6 USB Configuration	60
2.5 Power menu	61
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	61
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	61
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	61
2.5.4 APM Configuration	61
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	62
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support	62
2.6 Boot menu	63
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	63
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	63
2.6.3 Security	64
2.7 Tools menu	65
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	65
2.7.2 Express Gate	66
2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	66
2.7.4 AI NET 2	67

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