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... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the...
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... 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables...1 x 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 contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical...
... 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables...1 x 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 contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical...
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...a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to energy ...the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through product design and innovation to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your PC's loading. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products ...
...a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to energy ...the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through product design and innovation to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your PC's loading. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products ...
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 3. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to boot after using the MemOK!
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 3. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to boot after using the MemOK!
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... for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3: Chapter...
... for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3: Chapter...
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... support DVD that allows you to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Windows...
... support DVD that allows you to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Windows...
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.... 4. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
.... 4. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
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... the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it.
... the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it.
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... recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-5 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can...
... recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-5 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can...
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...the system in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome ...to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off...
...the system in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome ...to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off...
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... has enough free space to continue. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-7 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
... has enough free space to continue. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-7 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you sure to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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Profile This item allows you to run the utility to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-37 Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←→ ... Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Tools Version 0207 O.C. Profile 6 Status O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends,...
Profile This item allows you to run the utility to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-37 Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←→ ... Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Tools Version 0207 O.C. Profile 6 Status O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends,...
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... saved in the Save to sub-item. Allows you to run the utility. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/...
... saved in the Save to sub-item. Allows you to run the utility. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/...