Asus M4A88TD-M/USB3 User Manual

MotherboardM4A88TD-M

xM4A88TD-M specications summaryUSB Supports up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)ASUS unique featuresASUS Xtrem

xiInternal connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x M

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1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M4A88TD-M motherboardCables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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

S/PDIF digital sound readyThis motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_

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 W

Precision Tweaker 2Allows you to ne-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.003125V steps and DRAM voltage in 0.015V steps to achieve the most precise se

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

iiE5407First 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gurations (AM3, 2-channel)You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• Yo

DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4096M

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*SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB

Vendor Part No. Size SS/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 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

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.11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FA

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 

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

4. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk

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, USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these conn

ivContents1.12 Onboard LEDs ... 1-311.13 Software support ...

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 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 boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch li

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,

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

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

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 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 wh

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

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

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

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 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 t

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

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

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 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 <-&g

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

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 2-17ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]Conguration option

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 2-192.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled]Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. Select [

ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-21UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]This item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA]. Conguration options: [A

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 2-23 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, Amer

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS informationPower on From S5 By PME# [Disabled]Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Conguration options: [Disabled] [E

ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

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

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBootup Num-Lock [On]Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-27Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the def

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on

ASUS M4A88TD-M 2-292.8.4 AI NET 2Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Te

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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.

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