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ASUS EPU

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

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

MemOK!

MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable

memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory

issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves

your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals)

such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises

then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a

noiseless PC environment. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade

the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools

down hot airflows generated by the northbridge chipset. Combined with

usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an

extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and Chassis

fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by

different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s

loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan

speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

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.

ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series

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Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A88T-V EVO Series 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	19
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	30
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.8 Expansion slots	31
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.8.3 PCI slots	31
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	31
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	31
1.9 Jumpers	32
1.10 Connectors	33
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	33
1.10.2 Internal connectors	36
1.11 Onboard switches	44
1.12 Onboard LEDs	47
1.13 Software support	49
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	49
1.13.2 Support DVD information	49
Chapter 2	51
BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	53
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	54
2.2 BIOS setup program	57
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	58
2.2.2 Menu bar	58
2.2.3 Navigation keys	58
2.2.4 Menu items	59
2.2.5 Submenu items	59
2.2.6 Configuration fields	59
2.2.7 Pop-up window	59
2.2.8 Scroll bar	59
2.2.9 General help	59
2.3 Main menu	60
2.3.1 System Time	60
2.3.2 System Date	60
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA	60
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	61
2.3.5 System Information	62
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	63
2.4.1 CPU Level UP	63
2.4.2 CPU OverClocking	64
2.4.3 CPU Ratio	65
2.4.4 DRAM Frequency	65
2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency	65
2.4.6 HT Link Speed	65
2.4.7 GPU Booster	65
2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility	66
2.4.9 DRAM Timing Configuration	66
2.4.10 DRAM Driving Configuration	67
2.4.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode	67
2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage	68
2.4.13 DRAM Voltage	68
2.4.14 HT Voltage	68
2.4.15 NB Voltage	68
2.4.16 NB 1.8V Voltage	68
2.4.17 SB Voltage	68
2.4.18 SidePort Memory Voltage	68
2.4.19 CPU Load-Line Calibration	68
2.4.20 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration	68
2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status	69
2.5 Advanced menu	69
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	69
2.5.2 Chipset	70
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	72
2.5.4 PCIPnP	73
2.5.5 USB Configuration	73
2.6 Power menu	74
2.6.1 Suspend Mode	74
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	74
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	74
2.6.4 APM Configuration	74
2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration	75
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support	76
2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect	76
2.7 Boot menu	77
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	77
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	77
2.7.3 Security	78
2.8 Tools menu	79
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	79
2.8.2 Express Gate	80
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	80
2.8.4 AI NET 2	81

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