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... 1-27 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
... 1-27 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. 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...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. 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...
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button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 ...panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi 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 ...
button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 ...panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi 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 ...
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... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. eliminates...
... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. eliminates...
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... lights continuously. function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each...
... lights continuously. function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2. MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each...
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... to complete the installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A87 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. b. Place...
... to complete the installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A87 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. b. Place...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M5A87...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M5A87...
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... USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A87.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A87 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices... for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...
... USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A87.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A87 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices... for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...
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...operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard...
...operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure ...] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure ...] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system...
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... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to sub-item. ASUS M5A87 2-25 Select an item then press to save your choice. Profile This...
... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to sub-item. ASUS M5A87 2-25 Select an item then press to save your choice. Profile This...