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3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P CPU Level UP Overclock Profile Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Allows you to select an overclocking profile. Chapter 3 The configuration options 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 to the selected CPU level. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. You can also key in the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to 550MHz. PCIE Frequency [100] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to 150MHz. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. The profile information varies according to the DRAM O.C. Profile you have selected. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Profile] and allows you to select an overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Section	Page
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
M4A88TD-M/USB3 specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor*	17
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Switch*	17
1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS	17
1.3.5 ASUS unique features	17
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Layout contents	21
2.2.3 Placement direction	22
2.2.4 Screw holes	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	25
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel)	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	34
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	34
2.5 Expansion slots	35
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	35
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	35
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	36
2.5.4 PCI slot	37
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	37
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	37
2.6 Jumper	38
2.7 Onboard switches	39
2.8 Connectors	41
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	41
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	44
2.8.3 Internal connectors	46
2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	53
2.9 Onboard LEDs	54
2.10 Starting up for the first time	56
2.11 Turning off the computer	56
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	57
3.1 Knowing BIOS	57
3.2 Updating BIOS	57
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	58
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	60
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	61
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	62
3.3 BIOS setup program	65
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	65
3.3.2 Menu bar	65
3.3.3 Navigation keys	66
3.3.4 Menu items	66
3.3.5 Submenu items	66
3.3.6 Configuration fields	66
3.3.7 Pop-up window	66
3.3.8 Scroll bar	66
3.3.9 General help	66
3.4 Main menu	67
3.4.1 SATA 1~6	67
3.4.2 SATA Configuration	69
3.4.3 System Information	70
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	71
3.5.1 CPU Level UP	71
3.5.2 CPU OverClocking	72
3.5.3 CPU Ratio	73
3.5.4 DRAM Frequency	73
3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency	73
3.5.6 HT Link Speed	73
3.5.7 GPU Booster	73
3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility	74
3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration	74
3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration	75
3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode	76
3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage	76
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage	76
3.5.14 HT Voltage	76
3.5.15 NB Voltage	76
3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage	76
3.5.17 SB Voltage	76
3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration	77
3.5.19 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration	77
3.5.20 PCI/PCIe CLK Status	77
3.6 Advanced menu	77
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	77
3.6.2 Chipset	79
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	81
3.6.4 PCIPnP	82
3.6.5 USB Configuration	83
3.7 Power menu	84
3.7.1 Suspend Mode	84
3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	84
3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support	84
3.7.4 APM Configuration	85
3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration	86
3.7.6 Anti Surge Support	87
3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect	87
3.8 Boot menu	88
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	88
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	89
3.8.3 Security	90
3.9 Tools menu	92
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	92
3.9.2 Express Gate	92
3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	93
3.9.4 AI NET 2	94
3.10 Exit menu	95
Chapter 4: Software support	97
4.1 Installing an operating system	97
4.2 Support DVD information	97
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	97
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	98
4.3 Software information	99
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	99
4.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology	100
4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite	101
4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert	102
4.3.5 ASUS EPU	103
4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate	104
4.3.7 Audio configurations	105
4.3.8 ASUS GPU Boost	106
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO	107
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	107
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	108
4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP	109
4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key	109
4.5 RAID configurations	110
4.5.1 RAID definitions	110
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	111
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	111
4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	112
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	115
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	115
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	115
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	115
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	116

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Chapter 3

The conﬁguration options 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 to the

selected CPU level.

CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]

This item appears only when you set the

CPU OverClocking

item to [Manual] and displays

the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the <+> and

<-> keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. You can also key in the desired frequency using

the numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to 550MHz.

PCIE Frequency [100]

This item appears only when you set the

CPU OverClocking

item to [Manual] and allows you

to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency.

You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from

100MHz to 150MHz.

DRAM O.C. Proﬁle [DDR3-1600MHz]

This item appears only when you set the

CPU OverClocking

item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows

you to select a DRAM O.C. proﬁle, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency,

DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Conﬁguration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz]

[DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz]

Proﬁle Info : xxxxMHz–x-x-x-xx

This item appears only when you set the

CPU OverClocking

item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays

the current DRAM proﬁle information. The proﬁle information varies according to the

DRAM

O.C. Proﬁle

you have selected.

Overclock Options [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the

CPU OverClocking

item to [Overclock Proﬁle] and

allows you to select an overclocking proﬁle. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%]

[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

3.5.2

CPU OverClocking [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conﬁguration options:

Manual

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

D.O.C.P

Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. proﬁle, and the related parameters

will be adjusted automatically.

CPU Level UP

Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be

adjusted automatically.

Overclock Proﬁle

Allows you to select an overclocking proﬁle.