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    Motherboard M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    ...viii About this guide...ix M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid
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    3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10
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    CPU Configuration 3-21 3.6.2 Chipset 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-26 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-27 3.7 Power menu 3-28 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-36 3.9.3 ASUS O.C.
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    BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-16 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii
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    support This chapter describes the ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to
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    M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - Turbo Unlocker, TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate ASUS
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    M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
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    xiv
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    check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA
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    overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G
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    CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 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
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    came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 NEC USB3.0 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    AM3 CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 8. MemOK! switch 9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. AMD® SB850 37 2-22 2-32 2-31 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-5
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    lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-9
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when
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    M4A88TD-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65V • - 1.65V • - 1.65V • 9-9-9-24 1.65V • When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for better overclocking capability. Chapter 2 DDR3
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    support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 DDR3 - • • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • • ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-13
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    FSX1333D3G-K2G FSX1333D3G-2G PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 7-7-7-20 - - - Micron 8DD22D9JNM - - Elixir Samsung Patriot SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 7-7-7-20 - - - - - - - 9 - - - DIMM support 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM
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    2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS
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    system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips
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    PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16 A B C D E F - - shared - - - PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI1 LAN - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - Onboard 880G Video Controller - - shared - - - USB 3.0 controller - shared - - - - Onchip
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    This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
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    BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-21
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    switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting the O2LED1 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • You
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    USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    in the suggested list below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p
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    appearing on your HDTV screen. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Click Scaling Options. 5. Move the Underscan
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    2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-27
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    cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select
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    the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. 3. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-29
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    . Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 2-30
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    audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2-32 Chapter
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    system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-33
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    panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 2 • System power system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button
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    POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-35
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    the location of the onboard LED. 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root
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    3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-37
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    panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions
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    you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the
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    Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
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    file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M4A88TDU.ROM ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 M4A88TDU Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu
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    POST to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE
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    you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-5
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    may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not
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    . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88TD-M/USB3 VER: 0205 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-7
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    automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA
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    motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumper for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Version 0205 Exit Main Settings System Time System Date SATA1 SATA2 SATA3
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    Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the screen. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware
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    items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker Main Settings System Time System Date SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration System Information M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit [13:51:25] [Mon 01/14/2002] [Not Detected] [Not Detected
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    the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA BIOS setup
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    Main M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup SATA SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs with max. speed at 3.0Gb/s. [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to support • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-13
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    of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0205 Build Date: 03/31/10 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Version 0205 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
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    you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto CPU Overclocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM
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    for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level. The related parameters will be automatically adjusted according
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    item to [Disabled] or set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. Allows you to set the GPU Engine Clock. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200MHz to 2000MHz. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-17
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    Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. Press following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS , type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-19
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    CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.5.12 CPU a 0.10V interval. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. CPU Configuration AGESA Version:3.7.0.0 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, HT
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    Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when
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    to display the submenu. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0205 Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller
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    that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super manually. Internal Graphics M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD
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    this item, you may use the internal graphics as the secondary display. This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA]. Configuration options: AMD HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup
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    on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC 97] Sets the front panel audio connector ( USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup
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    and press to display the configuration options. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0205 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Options Disabled Enabled The
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    Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto]
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    3.7.4 APM Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration Restore you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power with set values. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-29
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    3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Q-Fan Function CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Q-Fan Mode [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] [3590RPM] [N/A] [ 1.
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    Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically shut down when the Northbridge temperature is over 95ºC to avoid any damage to the Northbridge chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-31
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    to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Settings Configuration M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0205 Allows BIOS to
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    . After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear
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    viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0205 Exit [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt
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    again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Tools Version 0205 O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 M4A88TD-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Tools Version 0205 AI NET
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    for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 3-39
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    Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-1
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www
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    Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-5
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    cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert Click to select a fan type Click to select
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    supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-7
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    ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in RAID mode. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. Please visit http://support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS
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    Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will be set to High Performance mode automatically. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver
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    Applies all changes immediately • GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-11
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    . 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. • After pressing Start, the
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    motherboard. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start upgrading the CPU and restart the system. 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hotkeys into physical overclocking buttons. After the easy setup . ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-13 Chapter 4
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    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB850 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service for this setup. RAID 1 (
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    : 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-15
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    AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro option you need; press to exit the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not
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    screen appears. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2 Strip Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON capacity, or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-17
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    item you want to delete and press or + . Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Delete LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 xxxxxx Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch page [Del/Alt+D] Delete LD
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    . To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 4-19
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    the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not
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    Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3
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    Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    / Windows® 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support
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    a few seconds for the driver to load automatically. Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card 1. Install a graphics card onto your motherboard. Refer to the User Guide that comes with your graphics card for details. 2. Right-click on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI
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    for about one minute. 8. Click OK. The onboard graphics card is set to be the main monitor. If you are using both an add-on and the on-board graphics cards at same time and want to set the onboard graphics card as your main monitor, follow the instructions on the next page. ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 5-3
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    HD 4250 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173]. Click OK, and then Yes from the confirmation window. 3. Follow steps 6 to step 8 on Using the onboard graphics card to complete the process of setting up the onboard graphics card as your main monitor. 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A88TD-M/USB3 conform with the essential requirements of the
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