Asus M4A88T-M LE User Manual

MotherboardM4A88T-M LE

xM4A88T-M LE specications summaryAudio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front

xiBack panel I/O ports1 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 LAN (RJ-45) port

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1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M4A88T-M LE motherboardCables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66

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

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresGPU NOSASUS GPU NOS technology intelligently detects graphics loading and automatically boosts performance for the most

ASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionThis special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power s

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

1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientati

1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (

iiE6074First Edition (V1) September 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and

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

DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. TimingDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -

(continued on the next page)DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. TimingDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Data AD31333

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. TimingDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory conguration. •

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 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

1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.2. Optical S/PD

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Univers

12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.Playback of Blu-ray discs• For better playback

2. 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 

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

5. AMD® SB710 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard dis

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

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

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-291.11.1 Installing an operating system .

9. 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

1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install t

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-30

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash d

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset the system

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-72.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigat

vContents2.4.10 CPU VDDA Voltage ... 2-182.4.11 DRAM Voltage ...

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-92.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-11LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports t

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the set

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. C

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-152.4.2 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 information2.4.7 DRAM Timing CongurationThe conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs yo

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-172.4.8 DRAM Driving CongurationThe conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install

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

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU/NB Voltage [Auto]This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-192.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAdvanced Clock Calibration [Disabled]Adjusts the processor’s overclocking capability. Select [Auto] to allow the BIOS

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-21Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Conguraiton opti

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS informationPlug And Play O/S [No]When this item is set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When this item is s

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-23The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows Non

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 198

ASUS M4A88T-M LE 2-25Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-27Bootup Num-Lock [On]Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

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

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 M4A88T-M LE 2-292.8.2 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS ProleAllows you to save the

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

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

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

ixM4A88T-M LE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processor