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... Onboard switches 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-36 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-36 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-36 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General...
... Onboard switches 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-36 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-36 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-36 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General...
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... carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package.... are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
... carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package.... are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
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M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - TPU & EPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - PCIe ...from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-...
M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - TPU & EPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Power Solutions - 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Profile - PCIe ...from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-...
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...M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 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 eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS OverDrive utilities (AOD) ASUS... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by ...
...M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 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 eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS OverDrive utilities (AOD) ASUS... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by ...
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...ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS...Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without ...
...ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS...Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without ...
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...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to patch memory issues. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when... hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Profile that contains the BIOS file. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in regards to conveniently store...
...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to patch memory issues. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when... hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Profile that contains the BIOS file. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in regards to conveniently store...
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...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 TPU switch 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 1-27 17. Digital audio... MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5...
...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 TPU switch 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 10. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-23 1-27 17. Digital audio... MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5...
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...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complys with it by adjusting the software ... card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...
...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complys with it by adjusting the software ... card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...
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... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 You can automatically...
... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 You can automatically...
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... protected content. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 These two 9-pin...
... protected content. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom™ II x4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 These two 9-pin...
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... boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors to configure the setting. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version.... RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND 5. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [RAID] in the BIOS. In IDE mode, you are set the type of Sound playback is purchased separately. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors to configure the setting. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version.... RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND 5. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [RAID] in the BIOS. In IDE mode, you are set the type of Sound playback is purchased separately. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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... Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A88-M EVO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97... audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
... Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A88-M EVO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97... audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
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... design provides an intuitional way to Enable. M5A88-M EVO 02LED1 M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-33 DRAM LED M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO DRAM LED 4. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. 3. Core...
... design provides an intuitional way to Enable. M5A88-M EVO 02LED1 M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-33 DRAM LED M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO DRAM LED 4. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. 3. Core...
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...whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and ...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! function. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED. •...
...whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and ...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! function. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED. •...
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M5A88-M EVO Core_Unlocker M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker switch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-35 TPU M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO TPU switch • The TPU LED (02LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS... to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning features in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS settings, or enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system...
M5A88-M EVO Core_Unlocker M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker switch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-35 TPU M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO TPU switch • The TPU LED (02LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS... to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning features in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS settings, or enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system...
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... future. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
... future. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE...
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... during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards... without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A88-M EVO ...
... during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards... without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A88-M EVO ...
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... actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the Make...
... actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the Make...
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Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: ...03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with ...
Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: ...03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with ...