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... number of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...location where you give us a notification to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code ...
... number of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...location where you give us a notification to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code ...
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... of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of parts and recycling. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we... out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected....
... of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of parts and recycling. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we... out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected....
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... 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you ...
... 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you ...
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... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M5A87 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! M5A87 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A87 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another.... Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A87 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer...
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A87 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another.... Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A87 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer...
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...DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. •...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Install ...8226; You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory ...
...DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. •...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Install ...8226; You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory ...
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...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK... of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful...
...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK... of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings ..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings ..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install...
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Main Ai Tweaker M5A87 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0302 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] ... Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings...
Main Ai Tweaker M5A87 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0302 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] ... Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to Manual after selecting a CPU level. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings...
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...the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking ...set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS M5A87 2-11 The configuration options for the system. The values range from 100MHz to select an overclocking profile. DRAM O.C. Loads the optimal settings for...
...the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking ...set the CPU OverClocking item to adjust the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS M5A87 2-11 The configuration options for the system. The values range from 100MHz to select an overclocking profile. DRAM O.C. Loads the optimal settings for...
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CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. The values range from 0.003125V ... the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. The values range from 0.003125V to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration 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 0.500000V with...
CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. The values range from 0.003125V ... the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. The values range from 0.003125V to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration 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 0.500000V with...
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...Activation [Auto] Allows you to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to set CPU Core Activation to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: ...Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be ...
...Activation [Auto] Allows you to get the full computing power of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to set CPU Core Activation to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: ...Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be ...
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...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled...] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A87 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxx...
...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled...] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A87 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxx...