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... 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... 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-10 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-11 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-12 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.6 HT ...
... 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... 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-10 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-11 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-12 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.6 HT ...
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...to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows®... in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Supports Multi-recording, Anti-pop Function, and Front Panel Retasking (HD mode only) - M5A87 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ ...
...to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows®... in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Supports Multi-recording, Anti-pop Function, and Front Panel Retasking (HD mode only) - M5A87 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ ...
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... 0.003125V increment - MemOK! vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - M5A87 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS AI Suite II - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - TurboV ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port...
... 0.003125V increment - MemOK! vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.003125V increment - M5A87 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Hybrid Switch - ASUS AI Suite II - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - TurboV ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port...
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... AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A87 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A87 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A87 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A87 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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...™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express...
...™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express...
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... supply unit (PSU). and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different scenarios. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. Get your system boot success. ASUS M5A87 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without ... With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a simple switch. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU- This all the exclusive ASUS features into an overclocking button. MemOK! 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real...
... supply unit (PSU). and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different scenarios. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. Get your system boot success. ASUS M5A87 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without ... With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a simple switch. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU- This all the exclusive ASUS features into an overclocking button. MemOK! 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real...
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... your system. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when... impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure.
... your system. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when... impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure.
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...CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better...; For system stability, use of the following: - M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel...
...CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better...; For system stability, use of the following: - M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel...
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... Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to... DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided...
... Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to... DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided...
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... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A87 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter ...
... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A87 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter ...
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...8226; You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The ... powered off. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A87 M5A87 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to unlock the extra cores...
...8226; You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The ... powered off. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A87 M5A87 Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to unlock the extra cores...
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...speed of failsafe settings. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
...speed of failsafe settings. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. M5A87 M5A87 MemOK! switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
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...For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A87 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS... menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M5A87 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System...
...For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A87 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS... menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M5A87 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System...
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...[Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration...
...[Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 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] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration...
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...selected CPU level. The values range from 100MHz to 550MHz. The profile information varies according to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted ...the numeric keypad. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the overclocking parameter to select an overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS M5A87 2-11
...selected CPU level. The values range from 100MHz to 550MHz. The profile information varies according to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted ...the numeric keypad. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Overclock Options [Auto] This item appears only when you set the overclocking parameter to select an overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS M5A87 2-11