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...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this manual may or may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for the cost of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it shipped to, by sending a ...
...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this manual may or may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for the cost of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it shipped to, by sending a ...
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... broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the...
... broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the...
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...MUST follow to complete a task. If 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. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the... ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to find more...
...MUST follow to complete a task. If 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. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the... ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to find more...
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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...
...! 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...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes ...
...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes ...
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... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and...bare or open-case system. 1.12 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and...bare or open-case system. 1.12 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
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...-adjusted. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup... Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
...-adjusted. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-13 If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup... Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
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... frequency using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select an overclocking profile. 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you ... Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to the DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you set overclocking parameters. The profile information varies according to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to select...
... frequency using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select an overclocking profile. 2.4.1 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you ... Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to the DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you set overclocking parameters. The profile information varies according to individually set the CPU OverClocking item to select...
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... to [Enabled] and allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-15 The valid value ranges vary according to [Manual] for extreme graphics performance. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]... options: [Auto] 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to adjust the...
... to [Enabled] and allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-15 The valid value ranges vary according to [Manual] for extreme graphics performance. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]... options: [Auto] 2.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Enabled] and allows you to adjust the...
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... and press the key. 2.4.10 CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. 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 the... setting. The values range from 0.003125V to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. The values range from 0.003125V to adjust the value. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-17 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 2.4.9 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following...
... and press the key. 2.4.10 CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Allows you to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. 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 the... setting. The values range from 0.003125V to set the CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. The values range from 0.003125V to adjust the value. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-17 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 2.4.9 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following...
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CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration ...
CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 2.4.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration ...
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...will be reduced during the system halt state to malfunction. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-19 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) ...Manual] and allows you to activate the second CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Core Unlocker function. Conciguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M5A88-M EVO...
...will be reduced during the system halt state to malfunction. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-19 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) ...Manual] and allows you to activate the second CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Core Unlocker function. Conciguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M5A88-M EVO...
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...] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. 3rd Core [On] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Activation item to [Manual] and allows you to enable or disable bank swizzle mode. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to activate the third CPU... set the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Activation item to [Manual] and allows you to activate the fourth CPU core.
...] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. 3rd Core [On] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Activation item to [Manual] and allows you to enable or disable bank swizzle mode. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to activate the third CPU... set the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Activation item to [Manual] and allows you to activate the fourth CPU core.
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... the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you to [Enabled]. CPU / Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set a lower limit for quiet CPU / Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU / Chassis fan speed.... [Manual] Allows you do not want the detected temperatures to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU / ...
... the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you to [Enabled]. CPU / Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set a lower limit for quiet CPU / Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU / Chassis fan speed.... [Manual] Allows you do not want the detected temperatures to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU / ...