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... ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 Audio configurations 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost 4-8 4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
... ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 Audio configurations 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost 4-8 4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
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... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to use . 4. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to use . 4. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
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... display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options...
... display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options...
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.... Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of this...
.... Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of this...
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...Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
...Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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... ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
... ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
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... the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The succeeding utility screens...
... the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The succeeding utility screens...
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... Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU Overclocking [AutOop]tions CPU Ratio Au[tAouto] DRAM Frequency Ph[eAnuotmo]II-955 CPU/NB Frequency Ph[eAnuotmo]II-3.4G HT Link Speed Ph[eAnuotmo]II-3.6G GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Enabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in brackets, and is user...
... Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU Overclocking [AutOop]tions CPU Ratio Au[tAouto] DRAM Frequency Ph[eAnuotmo]II-955 CPU/NB Frequency Ph[eAnuotmo]II-3.4G HT Link Speed Ph[eAnuotmo]II-3.6G GPU Booster [Enabled] Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep [Auto] GPU Power Saving Mode [Enabled] OC Tuner Utility DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in brackets, and is user...
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... to display the submenu. Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs with Max...
... to display the submenu. Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs with Max...
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... install a AM3 CPU. Use the and keys to the DRAM O.C. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] [1867MHz] The [1867MHz] does not appear when you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto...
... install a AM3 CPU. Use the and keys to the DRAM O.C. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] [1867MHz] The [1867MHz] does not appear when you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto...
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... 3: BIOS setup You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
... 3: BIOS setup You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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... Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different...
... Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different...
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...to enable the node memory interleaving. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Version 0207 Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Version 0207 DRAM Controller Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Channel Interleaving CS Sparing Enable Bank Swizzle Mode [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Version...
...to enable the node memory interleaving. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Version 0207 Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Version 0207 DRAM Controller Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Channel Interleaving CS Sparing Enable Bank Swizzle Mode [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Version...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] HDAudio Controller Front Panel Select Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM VT6330 1394/IDE Controller VT6330 IDE Boot ROM USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0207 Allows BIOS to [Auto], only the primary display could be activated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Allows you set the Internal Graphics Mode...
... Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] HDAudio Controller Front Panel Select Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM VT6330 1394/IDE Controller VT6330 IDE Boot ROM USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0207 Allows BIOS to [Auto], only the primary display could be activated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Allows you set the Internal Graphics Mode...
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...audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0207 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard USB...
...audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0207 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the onboard USB...
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...The Security menu items allow you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] Prevents user access to the Setup utility. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Boot Version 0207 Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to disable password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to display the configuration options. To set or change the system security settings. To change to set...
...The Security menu items allow you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] Prevents user access to the Setup utility. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Boot Version 0207 Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to disable password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to display the configuration options. To set or change the system security settings. To change to set...
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... updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
... updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
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... RAID driver during POST to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. You have to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD...
... RAID driver during POST to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. You have to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD...
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... install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Refer to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu...
... install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Refer to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu...
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...; Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to load automatically. 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Press to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun is NOT enabled in...
...; Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to load automatically. 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Press to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun is NOT enabled in...
