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...used only for a period of three years after our last shipment of this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may obtain the complete corresponding source...to anyone in any form or by any warranty. This offer is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
...used only for a period of three years after our last shipment of this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may obtain the complete corresponding source...to anyone in any form or by any warranty. This offer is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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Profile 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 Contents 2.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto 3-20 2.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.16 NB 1.1V... Support [Enabled 3-32 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled 3-32 3.8 Boot menu 3-33 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-33 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-34 3.8.3 Security 3-35 3.9 Tools menu 3-37 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37...
Profile 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 Contents 2.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto 3-20 2.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.16 NB 1.1V... Support [Enabled 3-32 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled 3-32 3.8 Boot menu 3-33 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-33 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-34 3.8.3 Security 3-35 3.9 Tools menu 3-37 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37...
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...damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional... from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of ...
...damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional... from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of ...
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... or Return key. + + If you MUST follow to help you complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... or Return key. + + If you MUST follow to help you complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 ... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD ... USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
... DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 ... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD ... USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of...
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest...; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of...
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...; Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. For effective use...MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking...
...; Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. For effective use...MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking...
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...appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs... the MemOK! switch to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS... has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. ...
...appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs... the MemOK! switch to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS... has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. ...
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...You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in case you to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
...You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in case you to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using...
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..., Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. 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 ... items in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to Manual after you can change the settings. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit ...
..., Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. 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 ... items in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to Manual after you can change the settings. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit ...
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... be auto-adjusted. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 The configuration options for this function belongs to display the following items: CPU Offset Voltage 1.350 [Auto] CPU/NB Offset Voltage 1.100 [Auto... items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
... be auto-adjusted. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 The configuration options for this function belongs to display the following items: CPU Offset Voltage 1.350 [Auto] CPU/NB Offset Voltage 1.100 [Auto... items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
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...DDR3-2000MHz] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] ... CPU Bus frequency. Use the and keys to 550MHz. 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. profile, which applies different settings to the selected CPU level. DRAM O.C. If ...
...DDR3-2000MHz] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] ... CPU Bus frequency. Use the and keys to 550MHz. 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto] Allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. profile, which applies different settings to the selected CPU level. DRAM O.C. If ...
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... to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Manual]. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to start auto tuning. 3.5.6 HT...
... to [Disabled] or set the iGPU clock speed for better 3D performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo] [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you set the GPU Booster item to [Manual]. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to start auto tuning. 3.5.6 HT...
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Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage ... fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. The values range from .... 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. 2.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V ...
Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage ... fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. The values range from .... 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. 2.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.500000V with a 0.003125V ...
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...function. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. This item should be enabled in order to...
...function. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. This item should be enabled in order to...
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...rate so all the subitems manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC ...ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25
...rate so all the subitems manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC ...ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25
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... warning beeps. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. VCORE Voltage... the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31 Select Ignored if you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to detect this item...
... warning beeps. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. VCORE Voltage... the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31 Select Ignored if you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to detect this item...
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... fan speed. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. [Enabled...] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. The following two items appear only when you to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti ...
... fan speed. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. [Enabled...] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan feature. The following two items appear only when you to manually set Chassis Q-Fan Function to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti ...
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... drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ...Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals...
... drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ...Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals...
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...-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before...
...-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. The software manual files are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before...