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MotherboardM4A88TD-M EVO

xM4A88TD-M EVO specications summaryAudio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports 19

xi* Specications are subject to change without notice. M4A88TD-M EVO specications summaryBack panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x HDMI port1

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1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s ca

AMD® 880G ChipsetThe AMD® 880G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 grap

Hybrid CrossFireX™ supportATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics GPU.•

ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances w

ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS 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 utilit

1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. Power, CPU, and chassis fan conn

iiE5341First Edition V1 March 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors.1.6.

5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.6. Install

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanEnsure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.To install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place th

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.Ensure

1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install var

DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capabilityDDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2048MB DS PSC

Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT

1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage t

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

1.9 Jumpers1. 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, ti

1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port conne

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

Playback of Blu-ray discs• For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. Suggested listCPU AMD® Phe

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to 

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA

3. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/

5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connec

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these conn

ivContents1.12 Onboard LEDs ... 1-331.13 Software support ...

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.Ensure that the audio

10. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherbo

1.11 Onboard switchOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-casesystem. This is ideal for overclockers and g

2. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system bootfailure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lig

3. Turbo Key II switchThis switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to enhance the system performance.To ensure system performance, turn the switch se

1.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode,

3. Turbo Key II LEDThe Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to Enable.4. Core Unlocker LEDThe Core Unlocker LED lights whe

1.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the l

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-36

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash

vContents2.4.9 DRAM Timing Conguration ... 2-152.4.10 DRAM Driving Conguration ...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUpdating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open w

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset the syste

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBooting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to retur

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-72.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navig

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For chan

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-92.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-11LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically d

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the s

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe conguration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard. O

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-152.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS informationDRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [12 CLK]DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]Conguration options:

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-17ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]Conguration op

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.14 HT Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V with

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-192.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution w

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationC1E Conguration [Disabled]Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in sy

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-21Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort]Selects the internal graphics mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UM

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-23The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in.USB Mass Storage Device CongurationUSB Mass Storage R

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.4 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When this item set to [Always Off], the system goes into of

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-25The following item appears only when you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled].CPU Q-Fan Mode [Optimal][Performance] Sets to [P

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter>

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-27Bootup Num-Lock [On]Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enable

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS informationChange User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen s

ASUS M4A88TD-M EVO 2-292.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environ

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS informationExit & Save ChangesOnce you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure th

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

ixM4A88TD-M EVO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series process