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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO
Motherboard
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First Edition (V1)
July 2010
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
M4A88T-V EVO Series specications summary ...................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .......................................
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................
1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................
1.10.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1.11 Onboard switches ......................................................................
1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................
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1.13 Software support ........................................................................ 1-37
1.13.1 Installing an operating system ......................................
1.13.2 Support DVD information ..............................................
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ................................................
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................
2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
2.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
2.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
2.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
2.2.5 Submenu items ...............................................................
2.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
2.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
2.2.9 General help ...................................................................
2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................
2.3.2 System Date .................................................................
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA .....
2.3.4 SATA Conguration ........................................................
2.3.5 System Information .......................................................
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................
2.4.1 CPU Level UP ...............................................................
2.4.2 CPU OverClocking ........................................................
2.4.3 CPU Ratio .....................................................................
2.4.4 DRAM Frequency .........................................................
2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency ......................................................
2.4.6 HT Link Speed ..............................................................
2.4.7 GPU Booster .................................................................
2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility .............................................................
2.4.9 DRAM Timing Conguration .........................................
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2.4.10 DRAM Driving Conguration ......................................... 2-17
2.4.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode ..............................................
2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage .......................................................
2.4.13 DRAM Voltage ..............................................................
2.4.14 HT Voltage ....................................................................
2.4.15 NB Voltage ....................................................................
2.4.16 NB 1.8V Voltage ............................................................
2.4.17 SB Voltage ....................................................................
2.4.18 SidePort Memory Voltage .............................................
2.4.19 CPU Load-Line Calibration ...........................................
2.4.20 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration .....................................
2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status ....................................................
2.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................
2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
2.5.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2.5.4 PCIPnP .........................................................................
2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................
2.6 Power menu ................................................................................
2.6.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................
2.6.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
2.6.5 HW Monitor Conguration .............................................
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support ........................................................
2.6.7 NB Thermal Protect
2.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2.7.3 Security .........................................................................
2.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
2.8.2 Express Gate ................................................................
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
2.8.4 AI NET 2
2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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 a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
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CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /
Sempron™ 100 series processors
Supports 45nm CPU
AMD® 140W CPU support
AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list
Chipset AMD® 880G / SB710
System Bus Up to 5200MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz,
ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory*
* AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3
1066MHz.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied
Vendors List).
*** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows®
32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We
recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are
using a Windows
®
32-bit operating system.
Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU
Dual independent displays support:
• HDMI and D-Sub
• DVI and D-Sub
Supports HDMI™ with max. resolution up to 1920x1080
Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @85Hz
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, and Shader
Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0
Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2
Maximum shared memory of 1GB
Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™**
* For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the
bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to the CrossFireX™
limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two
CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up
a CrossFireX™ conguration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer
to the NorthBridge Conguration section in the BIOS for details.
** Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support
Hybrid CrossFireX™.
Integrated memory SidePort Memory - onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory
Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with ATI® CrossFireX™ support
(blue @ x16 mode, gray @ x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
3 x PCI slots
LAN Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
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Storage / RAID AMD® SB710 southbridge:
Audio ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
USB M4A88T-V EVO/USB3:
IEEE 1394 VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports
ASUS unique
features
- 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, and JBOD congurations
- 1 x eSATA port (3Gb/s ready)
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to 2 PATA
devices
- Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound
- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel
Jack-Retasking (HD mode only)
- ASUS Noise Filter
- Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel)
- 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the
back panel)
M4A88T-V EVO:
- 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the
back panel)
(1 at the mid-board, 1 at the back panel)
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 Hybrid Switches
- Core Unlocker
- Turbo Key II
ASUS Power Solutions
- 8+1 Phase Power Design
- ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features
- MemOK!
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2™
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ASUS exclusive
overclocking
features
Back panel I/O
ports
Internal connectors/
buttons / switches
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- Turbo Key II
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment
- vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at
0.01V increment
- vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.015V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at
1MHz increment
- PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at
1MHz increment
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x eSATA port
1 x IEEE 1394a port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
8-channel audio ports
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports
M4A88T-V EVO:
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional
6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x COM connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Core Unlocker switch
1 x Turbo Key II switch
5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x System panel connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Power fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
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BIOS 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a,
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE
Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
Support DVD Drivers
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
SPI, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
2 x Serial ATA cables
1 x I/O shield
1 x User Manual
Express Gate
AMD OverDrive (AOD)
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
ASUS AI Suite II
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboard
Cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
2 x Serial ATA cables
Accessories 1 x I/O shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD
Documentations User Manual
• M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V
EVO two models. The package contents vary from models.
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-1
support
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors
with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with
less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz
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 new 45nm manufacturing process.
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DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer
rates of 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet
applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth
of your system memory to boost system performance.
SidePort Memory
This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard
DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for integrated graphics. With
low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics
acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance.
USB 3.0 support (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only)
Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest
connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation
components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is
also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
DVI support
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for digital
display devices such as LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard
supports dual display output on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub.
HDMI support
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video
standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed
digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting
HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI
provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage
peripherals and other PC portable devices.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 congurations for Serial ATA hard drives.
S/PDIF out connector at the back panel
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home
theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital
Interface) out connector at the back panel. The S/PDIF transfers digital
audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal
quality.
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8-channel high denition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio
jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multi-streaming technology.
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed,
eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality
images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ltering,
shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display congurations,
experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a
real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.
For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2
slot. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install
two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™
conguration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Conguration
section in the BIOS for details.
Hybrid CrossFireX™ support
ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance
with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU.
• Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® 7/Vista OS only.
• Refer to
www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
GPU Boost
GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best
graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates exible frequency and
voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking proles
also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satises every level of overclockers—from
die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the
system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key
boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers more options
to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover,
upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP!
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve
a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C.
beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto
Tuning!
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Turbo Unlocker
Turbo Unlocker is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance
boost feature. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker
automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition
processor frequencies to speed up performance based on system load.
Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with more power when you need it.
Core Unlocker
ASUS Core Unlocker simplies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU—
with just a simple switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply
unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.
Turbo Key II
Enjoy superb performance by auto-tuning your processor to an extreme
yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to
unleash extra processing capabilities.
AI Suite II
With its fast and user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you
to access the exclusive ASUS features such as overclocking system
performance, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and
sensor readings, and direct link to external devices. All in one place
design allows you to use several functions without switching through
different utilities.
ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with
quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering
Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and ash
drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or
ash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the
computer.
• The actual boot time depends on the system conguration.
• ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB
drives. It supports le downloading to USB drives only.
8+1 Phase Power Design
Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to
core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for
the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard
from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit
(PSU).
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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 ns not only upgrade
the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also effectively cools
down hot airows 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 proles offer exible 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 oppy 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 le using the bundled support DVD or a USB
ash disk that contains the BIOS le.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows you to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can
be stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving you the freedom to share
and distribute your favorite settings.
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Precision Tweaker 2
Allows you to ne-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps,
VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM voltage in 0.015V
steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking
conguration.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings
when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the
need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut
down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the
CPU parameters to their default settings.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s
Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line
with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable
products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the
impact on the environment.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to
static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.
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1.5 Motherboard overview
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place nine 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.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series motherboards include M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 and M4A88T-V
EVO two models. The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user guide
are for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only.
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PRI_IDE
USB78 USB910 USB1112 IE1394_1
AAFP
EATX12V
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Super
I/O
ALC
892
NEC
USB3.0
RTL
8111E
ICS
477C
KB_USB56
SPDIFO_
HDMI
16Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
VT6308P
CLRTC
24.4cm(9.6in)
AMD
®
880G
AMD
®
SB710
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SOCKET AM3
DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA3 SATA2 SATA1
SATA6 SATA5
AUDIO
LAN1_USB12
F_
ESATA_
USB34
PWR_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
COM1
DVI_VGA
30.5cm(12.0in)
MemOK!
DRAM_LED
2 3 11 4
1418 17 161920
2
1
9
10
11
9
12
1
13
6
O2LED1
O2LED2
Core Unlocker
Turbo Key II
8
7
5
15
This USB 3.0 controller
is provided for M4A88TV EVO/USB3 only.
1.5.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2,
and 3-pin PWR_FAN)
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
3. AM3 CPU socket
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
5. Turbo Key II LED (02LED2)
6. Turbo Key II switch (TURBO_KEY_II)
7. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1)
8. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER)
9. MemOK! switch
10. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)
1-24 11. SATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 1-27
1-25 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26
1-9 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-35
1-12 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28
1-36 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20
1-36 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910,
1-32 18. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29
1-34 16. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 1-31
1-33 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30
1-35 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-30
USB1112)
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU socket AM3
This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /
Sempron™ 100 series processors.
The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a
CPU designed for the AM3 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the
socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU will not t
in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU
corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner
with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place.
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to
prevent bending the pins and damaging the
CPU!
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Socket lever
Small triangle
Gold triangle
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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 CPU fan connector
lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side
tab to indicate that it is locked.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the
instructions that comes with the heatsink package.
You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing
heatsink and fan for instructions.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
1
3
4
5
2
Ensure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink ts properly
on the retention module base.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.
• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or
installing other motherboard components.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
Retention bracket
Retention Module Base
Retention bracket lock
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.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
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3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.
Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly ts the retention mechanism module
base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the
heatsink and fan to the module base.
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect 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.
1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
This 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 better performance with less power consumption. The gure illustrates the
location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
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1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to CPU spec., AMD
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.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
- Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a
higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency
adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
®
100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With
®
OS, when you install 4GB
®
M4A88T-V EVO Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size
KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V •
KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS - - - 1.65V •
KINGSTON KHX2000C8D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - 1.65V •
Transcend TX2000KLU-4GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip
Timing Voltage
NO.
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 1-13
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
A* B* C*
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DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS
CORSAIR CMG6GX3M3A1866C7(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V • •
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •
Chip
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
Brand
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
A* B* C*
DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • •
OCZ QCZ3P18004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-27 1.9V • •
(Optional)
A* B* C*
DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability
1.35V(low
voltage)
1.35V(low
voltage)
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
A* B* C*
• • •
• • •
Vendor Part No. Size
A-Data AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • •
A-Data AD31600X002GMU(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - - • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8192MB(Kit of 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
Crucial BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.8V • • •
Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-28 2.0V • • •
Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - - • •
Crucial BL25664TB1608.K16SF(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 - • • •
Crucial BL25664TG1608.K16SF(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 - • • •
Crucial BL25664TR1608.K16SF(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 - • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-8-7-24
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24
G.SkiLL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.6-1.65V •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • •
Kingmax FLGD45F-B8KG9(XMP) 1024MB SS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-12A - - • • •
Kingmax FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1024MB SS - - 7 - • • •
Kingmax FLGE85F-B8KG9(XMP) 2048MB DS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-12A - - • • •
Kingmax FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2048MB DS - - 7 - • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4G 4096MB(kit of 2) DS - - - 1.7-1.9V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3G1600LV3GK 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3BE1600LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9 - • • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) 2048MB DS - - - - • • •
Kingtiger KTG2G1600PG3 2048MB DS - - - - • • •
Mushkin 996657(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.95V • • •
Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • •
Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •
PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V • • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
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DDR3-1333MHz capability
1.35V(low
voltage)
1.35V(low
voltage)
1.35V(low
voltage)
1.3V(low
voltage)
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
A* B* C*
• • •
• •
• •
• • •
Vendor Part No. Size
A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data
A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • •
A-Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A-Data
A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2048MB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • •
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • •
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1024MB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9 1.5V • • •
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB DS Corsair - - - • •
CORSAIR CM3X2048-1333C9DHX 2048MB DS - - - - • •
CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9 G 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8192MB(Kit of 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •
Crucial BL12864TA1336.8SFB1 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • •
Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •
Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2048MB DS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •
Crucial BL25664ABA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • •
Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • •
Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -
G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI(XMP) 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-24
G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • •
GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 1024MB SS - - 9 - • • •
GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • •
GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24
GEIL GV32GB1333C9SC 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9 1.5V • • •
Kingmax FLFD45F-B8MF9 1024MB SS Micron 8HD22D9JNM - - • •
Kingmax FLFD45F-B8MH9 MAES 1024MB SS Micron 9CF22D9KPT - - • • •
Kingmax FLFE85F-B8MH9 MEES 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1024MB SS KTC D1288JELDPGD9U - - • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2048MB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4096MB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT9JSF 12872AZ-1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2048MB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 2048MB DS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •
OCZ OCZ3X1333LV3GK(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - - 1.6V • • •
OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-5-5-20 1.85V • •
OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • •
OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •
OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • •
PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1024MB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2048MB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
AD30908C8D-151C
E0906
AD30908C8D-151C
E0903
- - • • •
- - • • •
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DDR3-1333MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size
SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •
SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung
SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung
SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung
SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung
Super
W1333X2GB8(XMP) 1024MB SS - - - - • • •
Talent
Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • •
ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - • • •
ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • • •
ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - • • •
ASINT SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • • •
BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-K2G 1024MB SS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •
BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •
Century PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 1024MB SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - • •
Century PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 2048MB DS Micron 8DD22D9JNM - - • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • •
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Samsung
Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS - - - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - - 9 - • • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1024MB DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2048MB DS - - - - • • •
PATRIOT PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V •
SILICON
SP001GBLTU133S01 1024MB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 9 - • • •
POWER
SILICON
SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •
POWER
SILICON
SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •
POWER
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1024MB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • •
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1024MB SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • •
UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
SEC 846 HCH9
K4B1G08460
SEC 913 HCH9
K4B1G0846E
K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC)
SEC 913 HCH9
K4B1G0846E
K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC)
SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D
- - • • •
- - • • •
- - • • •
- - • • •
- - • • •
- - • • •
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
A* B* C*
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DDR3-1066MHz capability
1.35V(low
voltage)
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
A* B* C*
• • •
Part No. Size
Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •
Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •
ELPIDA EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • • •
ELPIDA EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • • •
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2048MB DS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • • •
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Micron MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1024MB SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung
Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •
Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • •
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • •
SS/DSChip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
SEC 901 HCF8
K4B1G0846E
- - • • •
• 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.
SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into the A1 slot as single-channel memory
conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as
one pair of dual-channel memory conguration.
• C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as
two pairs of dual-channel memory conguration.
When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for better
overclocking capability.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Press the retaining clips outward to
unlock a DIMM socket.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
1
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your
ngers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged
when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2
DIMM notch
1
DIMM slot key
3
2
1
1
DIMM notch
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1.8 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics slots that comply with the PCI
Express specications.
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC
VGA conguration
Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4
• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
• For M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, the PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2
slot. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install
two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™
conguration. To disable the PCIe X1 slot, refer to the NorthBridge Conguration
section in the BIOS for details.
• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
See page 1-25 for details.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 1-24 for details.
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2
1.9 Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time 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 cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the
<Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter
data.
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Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
2
16
6 7 8 9
1011
1
17
3 4
5
1214 1315
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut
down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to
default values.
1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel ports
1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or
PS/2 mouse.
2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port.
an optical S/PDIF cable.
3. VGA port.
4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
2.0 devices.
5. LAN (RJ-45) port.
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
This port connects to an external audio output device via
. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
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6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
7. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
This port connects to the rear speakers in the
4, 6, and 8-channel audio congurations.
8. Line In port (light blue).
This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
9. Line Out port (lime).
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and
8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Microphone port (pink)
11. Side Speaker Out port (gray).
. This port connects to a microphone.
This port connects to the side speakers in the
8-channel audio conguration.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
Ensure the audio device of sound playback is Realtek High Denition Audio (the name
may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio
Devices > Sound Playback to congure the settings.
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial
Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
13. IEEE 1394a port.
This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for
audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices.
14. eSATA port.
This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4
SATA Conguration for details.
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15. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
16. HDMI port.
This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
Dual display output support
• This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on
your motherboard:
Dual display outputs Supported Not supported
DVI + D-Sub •
DVI + HDMI •
• During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual
Playback of Blu-ray discs
• For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements
HDMI + D-Sub •
display function works only under Windows.
listed below.
Suggested list
CPU AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805
DIMM DDR3 1333 2G x 2
BIOS setup Frame Buffer Size – 256MB or higher
File format
Non-protected clips 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p
Blu-ray 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p
Windows® XP Windows® Vista Windows® 7
Best resolution
17. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for
USB 2.0 devices.
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CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors
GND
+12V
Rotation
PWR_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow 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 and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to
the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN 1/2 for better thermal environment.
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2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
EATX12V
PIN 1
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
GND
GND
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum
power of 450 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system
will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may
not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power
or above to ensure the system stability.
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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
PRI_IDE
NOTE:Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN1
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 IDE connector
The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal 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 congure your devices:
Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Cable-Select
Two devices
Master Master
Slave Slave
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA
cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the
same setting.
Master Black
Slave Gray
Black or gray
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4. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6)
SATA6
GND
RSATA_TXP6
RSATA_TXN6
GND
RSATA_RXP6
RSATA_RXN6
GND
SATA5
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXP5
RSATA_RXN5
GND
SATA1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND
SATA3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3
GND
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 SATA connectors
These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard
disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can
create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 conguration through the onboard AMD® SB710
controller.
• These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial
ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to
[RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Conguration for details.
• You must install Windows
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP2 or later version.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to
[AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Conguration for details.
®
XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial
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5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
PIN 1
* Requires an ATX power supply
PLED SPEAKER
PLED+
PLED-
+5V
Ground
Ground
Speaker
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-
PWR
Ground
Reset
Ground
PANEL
IDE_LED PWRSW RESET
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 System panel connector
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted 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.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 USB2.0 connectors
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB78
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
USB1112
PIN 1
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector
PIN 1
COM1
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port module is purchased separately.
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8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector
AAFP
PIN 1
GND
PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGNDNCNC
NC
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Denition Audio (the
name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and
Audio Devices > Sound Playback to congure the setting.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either High Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high denition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard
Devices Conguration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
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10. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
PIN 1
TPA1-
GND
TPB1-
+12V
GND
TPA1+
GND
TPB1+
+12V
IE1394_1
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
IEEE 1394a connector
This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable
to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.
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1.11 Onboard switches
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker switch
Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case
system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.
1. Core Unlocker switch
This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU.
To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
powered off.
• The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned
to Enable. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1
LED.
• You may also press <4> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the
Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function.
• The system will use the last setting you have made.
• If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the
follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch.
• If you clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will be disabled regardless of the
current settings of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch.
ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu
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2. MemOK! switch
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 MemOK! switch
Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system
boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic
memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
• Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system
and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.
• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes
about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails,
the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the
DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing
set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the
DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the
Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off
the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot
and load 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.
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3. Turbo Key II switch
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II switch
This switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to enhance the system performance.
To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
powered off.
• The O2LED2 LED near the Turbo Key II switch lights when the switch setting is turned
to Enable. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED2
LED.
• If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in
the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch.
• If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II
function will be activated after the next system bootup.
• You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable
the Turbo Key II function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting
you have made.
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1.12 Onboard LEDs
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Onboard LED
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
DRAM LED
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 DRAM LED
1. Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows 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
problem within a second.
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3. Core Unlocker LED
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
O2LED1
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Core Unlocker LED
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
O2LED2
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 Turbo Key II 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].
4. Turbo Key II LED
The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to Enable.
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1.13 Software support
1.13.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install
the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and
system stability.
1.13.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS
motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their
respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista
Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
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Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility.
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive.
2. Click the
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS:
1. From the Windows
II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.
2. Click
a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, and then click
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download then click
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO Series 2-1
Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup
menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the
following methods:
Updating from the Internet
Next.
Next.
®
desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.
Updating from a BIOS file
a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next.
b. Locate the BIOS le from the
Open window, then click Open.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then launch
EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways:
• Press
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the
press <Enter> to enable it.
Press
<Alt> + <F2> during POST.
Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and
<Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14
Current ROM
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
BOARD:
VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04)
DATE: 06/22/2010
PATH: C:\
C:
Note
[Ent er] S ele ct or Lo ad [Ta b] Sw itc h [ V] Dri ve In fo
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
2. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process
and automatically reboots the system when done.
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• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated
BIOS le.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into
M4A88TU3.ROM.
• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with motherboard
models. For motherboards without the oppy connector, prepare a USB ash disk before
using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS le to the USB port or to the oppy disk drive, if supported.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.
4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for
details.
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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or
gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://
support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.
• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.
• Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy disk due to low disk capacity.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the
optical drive as the boot device.
BIOS
Please select boot device:
SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX
↑ and ↓ to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type
d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from
Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
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Backing up the current BIOS
To backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater
Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save
the le.
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[lename] and press <Enter>.
D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Filename Extension
The [lename] is any user-assigned lename with no more than eight alphanumeric
characters for the lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.
2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When
BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19]
Current ROM
BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04)
DATE: 06/22/2010
PATH: A:\
BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.
Note
Saving BIOS:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
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Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19]
bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
Current ROM
BOARD: M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
VER: 0202 (H:00 B:04)
DATE: 06/22/2010
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
M4A88TU3.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le
and prompts you to conrm BIOS update.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No
4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility 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 section 2.9 Exit
Menu.
• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have
disconnected them.
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2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force
reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We
recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly
match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at
motherboard.
www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Main Settings
System Time [19:34:30]
System Date [Tue 01/08/2002]
Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]
E-SATA :[Not Detected]
SATA5 :[Not Detected]
SATA6 :[Not Detected]
SATA Conguration
System Information
Submenu items
Menu bar
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
Conguration elds
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
Version 0202
2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted.
For changing the overclocking settings
2.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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2.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.
2.2.5 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To
display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
2.2.6 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the
value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up
window.
2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter>
to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
2.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of
a menu screen when there are items that
do not t on the screen. Press the <Up> /
<Down> arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on
the screen.
Advanced
CPU Conguration
Module Version: 13.55
AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Revision: C2
Cache L1: 512KB
Cache L2: 2048KB
Cache L3: 6MB
Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl
Able to Change Freq.: Yes
uCode Patch Level: 0x1
GART Error Reporting [Disabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled]
Cool ‘n‘ Quiet [Enalbed]
C1E Conguration [Disabled]
Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled]
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Options
Disabled
Enabled
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
Pop-up window
This option should
remain disabled for
the normal operation.
The driver developer
may enable it for
testing purpose.
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Scroll bar
2.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
Select Screen
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2.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an
overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and
how to navigate through them.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Main Settings
System Time [19:34:30]
System Date [Tue 01/08/2002]
Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA1 :[Not Detected]
SATA2 :[Not Detected]
SATA3 :[Not Detected]
E-SATA :[Not Detected]
SATA5 :[Not Detected]
SATA6 :[Not Detected]
SATA Conguration
System Information
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Item
Change Field
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Version 0202
Select Screen
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices.
There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press
<Enter> to display the IDE/SATA device information.
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,
LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These
values are not user-congurable. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is
installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE/SATA drive. Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of
the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a
ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus.
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LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode
disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When this item is set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the
device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.3.4 SATA Conguration
The SATA Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled].
SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard
storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases
storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to
internally optimize the order of commands.
• When this item is set to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1–6 can be seen
only under the OS environment or during POST.
• For Windows
SATA connectors 1–6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment.
SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE]
®
XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the
Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the
optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS.
If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that
you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode.
2.3.5 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
BIOS Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Congure System Performance Settings
Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz
Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz
CPU Level UP [Auto]
-------------------------------------------------
CPU OverClocking [Auto]
CPU Ratio [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
HT Link Speed [Auto]
GPU Booster [Enabled]
Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto]
GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
OC Tuner Utility
DRAM Timing Conguration
DRAM Driving Conguration
******* Please key in numbers directly! *******
CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset]
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Warning: this function
belongs to overclocking, and it may cause
instability.
Select a CPU level,
and the rest will be
auto-adjusted. If you
want to adjust more,
set Ai Overclock Tuner
to Manual after you
select a CPU level.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Scroll down to display the following items:
CPU Offset Voltage 1.350 [Auto]
CPU/NB Offset Voltage 1.100 [Auto]
CPU VDDA Voltage 2.500 [Auto]
DRAM Voltage 1.500 [Auto]
HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto]
NB Voltage 1.100 [Auto]
NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800 [Auto]
SB Voltage 1.100 [Auto]
SidePort Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto]
***********************************************
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled]
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Version 0202
2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto]
Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted
according to the selected CPU level. If you want to manually congure the settings in detail,
set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G]
• The conguration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the
motherboard.
• The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types.
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2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Manual]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:
Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.
D.O.C.P
CPU Level UP
Overclock Prole Allows you to select an overclocking prole.
The conguration 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 Clcok (MHz) [XXX]
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 [XXX]
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. Prole [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. prole, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency,
DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Conguration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz]
[DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz]
Prole 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 prole information. The prole information varies according to the DRAM
O.C. Prole you’ve selected.
Overclock Options [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Overclock Prole] and
allows you to select an overclocking prole. Conguration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%]
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]
Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. prole, and the related parameters will be
adjusted automatically.
Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted
automatically.
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2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU
model.
The following two items only appear when you install a 6-core CPU.
AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enbaled]
Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto]
Sets the Turbo Core ratio. Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges
vary depending on your CPU model. Conguration options: [Auto]
2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [800MHz]
[1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz]
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Conguration
options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [200MHz]
[400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz]
[2000MHz]
2.4.7 GPU Booster [Enabled]
[Enabled] Select [Enabled] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency.
[Disabled] Select [Disabled] to use a xed iGPU frequency.
Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to
set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Turbo]
[Extreme] [Manual]
GPU Engine Clock [700]
This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster 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.
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GPU Power Saving Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled].
[Enabled] Select [Enabled] to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is
[Disabled] Disables this function.
idle.
2.4.8 OC Tuner Utility
OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM.
Press <Enter> to start auto tuning. It takes around ve minutes, and the system will reboot for
several times until auto tuning is completed.
2.4.9 DRAM Timing Conguration
The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs
you install on the motherboard.
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [15 CLK] ~ [30 CLK]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [11 CLK] ~ [41 CLK]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [10 CLK] [12 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(SD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]
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DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns]
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]
2.4.10 DRAM Driving Conguration
The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs
you install on the motherboard.
CKE drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Data drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
DQS drive strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Processor ODT [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%]
Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.
2.4.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset]
Allows you to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Different sub-items appear according to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Conguration options: [Offset] [Manual]
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and
allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.003125V to 0.500000V
with a 0.003125V interval.
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CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and
allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.003125V to 0.500000V
with a 0.003125V interval.
CPU Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and
allows you to set a xed 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 xed CPU/NB voltage.
2.4.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.50V to 2.80V with a 0.10V
interval.
2.4.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 2.44500V with a
0.01500V interval.
2.4.14 HT Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V
with a 0.01000V interval.
2.4.15 NB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.83000V with
a 0.00625V interval.
2.4.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The values range from 1.85V to 1.95V with a
0.10V interval.
2.4.17 SB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a
0.10V interval.
2.4.18 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a
0.10V interval.
2.4.19 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.4.20 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.21 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled]
Allows you to enable and disable clock for PCI/PCIe slot.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Advanced Settings
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
PCIPnP
USB Conguration
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
Congure CPU.
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Version 0202
Select Screen
2.5.1 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
GART Error Reporting [Disabled]
This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may
enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled]
Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]
Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled]
Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function
in system halt state. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be
reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled]
Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. Select
[Disabled] to disable this function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Core Activation [Auto]
Allows you to set the active CPU cores. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Activation to
[Manual].
2nd Core [On]
Enables or disables the second CPU core. Conguration options: [On] [Off]
3rd Core [On]
Enables or disables the third CPU core. Conguration options: [On] [Off]
4th Core [On]
Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. Conguration options: [On] [Off]
2.5.2 Chipset
NorthBridge Conguration
DRAM Controller Conguration
Bank Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Channel Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [Auto]
[XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]]
Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]
Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated.
Conguraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DCT Unganged Mode [Always]
Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width).
Conguration options: [Auto] [Always]
Power Down Enable [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ECC Conguration
ECC Mode [Disabled]
Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct
memory errors automatically. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super]
[Max] [User]
PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 Force [Auto] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only)
Allows you to manually adjust the PCIe x16_2 / PCIe x1_1 conguration. Conguration
options: [X4 Mode (fast)] [Auto]
Auto
x4 Mode (fast)
• Some PCIe graphics cards cannot operate on x4 / x2 mode. We suggest that you install
these cards on the primary PCIe x16 slot (blue) for better system stability.
• Some PCIe devices cannot operate on x4 / x2 mode.
Automatically optimizes performance and functionality according to devices installed.
And when you install a X1 card on the PCIe X1 slot, the PCIe X16_2 slot will run at
X2 speed so that you cannot set up a CrossreX conguration.
Allows you to get the best performance, and the PCIe x1 slot is disabled under this
mode.
Internal Graphics
Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI]
Allows you to set the primary display adapter. Conguration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI]
[GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort]
Selects the internal graphics mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort]
[UMA+SidePort]
UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to
[UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Conguration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB]
[128MB] [256MB] [512MB]
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SidePort Clock Speed [DDR3-1333MHz]
This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to
[SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Conguration options: [DDR3-1333MHz]
[DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1430MHz] [DDR3-1460MHz] ~ [DDR3-2000MHz]
UMA-SP Interleave Mode [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to
[UMA+SIDEPORT]. Conguration options: [Auto] [Coarse] [Fine]
Surround View [Auto]
If you set the PCI Express device as the primary display and enable 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]. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
When set to [Auto], only the primary display could be activated.
Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G]
Allows you to select the FB Location. Conguration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G]
AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the HDMI Audio. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
HDAudio Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the high denition audio controller. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Front Panel Select [HD Audio]
Selects the front panel type. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
1394 Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the 1394 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 only)
Enables or disables the USB3.0 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.4 PCIPnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA
devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
When this item is set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When this item
is set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
2.5.5 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no
USB device is detected, the item shows None.
USB Functions [Enabled]
Enables or disables the USB functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Enables or disables support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB ash drives and
USB hard drives. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device
is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Congures the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps)
mode. Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in.
USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize.
Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]
Emulation Type [Auto]
Allows you to set the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy]
[Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]
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2.6 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and
Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Power Settings
Suspend Mode [Auto]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
HW Monitor Conguration
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
NB Thermal Protect [Enabled]
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M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Selecta the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system
suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the
Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When this item is set to [Enabled], the
ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
2.6.4 APM Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When this item set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When this item set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When this
item set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system
state was before the AC power loss.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled]
Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled]
Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl - Esc]
Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
2.6.5 HW Monitor Conguration
CPU / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected temperatures to be displayed.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan 2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis / Power
fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the
eld shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected voltage to be displayed.
CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled].
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is below
the specied limit, the system sends out warning beeps. Conguration options: [500 RPM]
[400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored]
CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Function feature and allows you to
set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters.
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Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to [Enabled].
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the Chassis fan speed. If the Chassis fan speed
is below the specied limit, the system sends out warning beeps. Conguration options: [500
RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored]
Chassis Q-Fan Mode [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Function feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis fan automatically adjust depending
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set the Chassis fan parameters.
on the Chassis temperature.
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.7 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. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Species the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
A virtual oppy disk
drive (Floppy Drive B:)
may appear when you set
the CD-ROM drive as the
rst boot device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system. Conguration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive]
[ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.
• To access Windows
• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
• Press <F8> after POST.
®
OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
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2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting
to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When this item is set to [Disabled], BIOS
performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
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Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run
Setup during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.7.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item
on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item
shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the
2. In the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or
both, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press
<Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears.
Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock
(RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change
other security settings.
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options:
[No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.
Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.
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Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the
screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the
Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. In the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or
both, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Clear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When this item is set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When this item is set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when
accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Tools Settings
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate [Disabled]
ASUS O.C. Prole
AI NET2
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
This utility supports:
1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)
2.NTFS (read only)
3.CD-DISC (read only)
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to
conrm your choice.
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2.8.2 Express Gate [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique
instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen
before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the rst
screen of Express Gate for user action. Conguration options: [Prompt User]
[1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds]
[30 seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Conguration options: [No] [Reset]
When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the
user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes
the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web
browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is useful in the rare case
where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after
clearing its settings.
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Add Your CMOS Prole
Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, key in
your prole name and press <Enter>, and then choose a prole number to save your CMOS
settings in the Save to sub-item.
Load CMOS Proles.
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to
load the le.
Start O.C. Prole
Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility.
• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system
boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/CPU
conguration and BIOS version.
• Only the CMO le can be loaded.
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2.8.4 AI NET 2
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.9 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS
items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Exit Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 BIOS Setup
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Version 0202
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery
sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this
option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup
program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and
Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved
values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes
and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation 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.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail info@asus.com.tw
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-1805-010920
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support support.asus.com
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer:
ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City:
No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN 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 : M4A88T-V EVO, M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007
1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-05)
EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05)
EN 300 440-2 V1.2.1(2008-03)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1(2007-05)
EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1(2007-05)
EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2005-03)
EN 50360:2001
EN 50371:2002
EN 62311:2008
EN 50385:2002
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2(2008-04)
EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.3.1(2006-05)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004
EN 60950-1:2006
EN60065:2002+A1:2006
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
EN 62301:2005
CE marking
Declaration Date: Jul. 05, 2010
Year to begin affixing CE marking:2010
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature :
__________
(
EC conformit
y
markin
g)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : M4A88T-V EVO, M4A88T-V EVO/USB3
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators
FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Signature :
Date : Jul. 05, 2010
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