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...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 ...11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.6 HT ...
...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 ...11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.6 HT ...
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Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 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...
Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 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...
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...of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage /... PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.amd.com for the ...
...of 1GB Supports CrossFireX™* and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage /... PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.amd.com for the ...
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M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical...ports (blue, at 0.010V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU - EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - TPU - ...
M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical...ports (blue, at 0.010V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU - EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - TPU - ...
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... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS TurboV. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and ...to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush ...
... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS TurboV. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and ...to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® SB850 Chipset The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush ...
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... CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you need it. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving... technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. One click in touch with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. Turbo...
... CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you need it. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving... technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. One click in touch with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. Turbo...
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... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to buy a replacement ROM chip. This is in 0.01V steps to achieve the most precise setting...profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply ...
... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to buy a replacement ROM chip. This is in 0.01V steps to achieve the most precise setting...profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply ...
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...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or...
...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or...
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M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing...8226; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time... default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing...8226; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time... default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
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...system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker...of the current settings of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for the exact location of the BIOS setup and ...
...system. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to Enable. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to activate the Core Unlocker...of the current settings of the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for the exact location of the BIOS setup and ...
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... LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the ...next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU ...
... LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the ...next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU ...
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... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to ... Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due ...the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK!...
... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to ... Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due ...the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK!...
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... trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability...ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
... trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability...ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
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...the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring ...(POST) to enter the Setup utility. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the system chassis.
...the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring ...(POST) to enter the Setup utility. The Setup program is provided for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the system chassis.
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... corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 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...
... corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 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...
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...Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause instability. 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 [Auto] ..., American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu...
...Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause instability. 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 [Auto] ..., American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu...
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... automatically. The values range from 100MHz to adjust the PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to 550MHz. Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) ...[XXX] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the system. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz...
... automatically. The values range from 100MHz to adjust the PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and allows you to 550MHz. Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) ...[XXX] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the system. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz...
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...ratio. If this motherboard. The profile information varies according to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency....] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows ...
...ratio. If this motherboard. The profile information varies according to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency....] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows ...
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... 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. Select [Disabled] to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration...
... 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. Select [Disabled] to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration...
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...With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status ...EPU tray icon to the current system status. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • Max. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to the software manual in real-time. Power Saving Mode •...
...With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status ...EPU tray icon to the current system status. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • Max. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to the software manual in real-time. Power Saving Mode •...