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... 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...
... 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...
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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 S/PDIF ...! button 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 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
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 S/PDIF ...! button 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 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
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...Keep the screw for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise ... hardware settings for details. Assign an IRQ to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments...
...Keep the screw for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise ... hardware settings for details. Assign an IRQ to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments...
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Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Click Scaling Options. 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through ...
Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. Click Scaling Options. 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through ...
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...that increases storage performance on this item to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - The following two items appear only when you set them...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-13 Set to [RAID] when you want to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST....
...that increases storage performance on this item to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - The following two items appear only when you set them...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-13 Set to [RAID] when you want to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST....
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... this screen may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: OrochiPI 0.0.7.3-1... AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, uCode Patch Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS ...
... this screen may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: OrochiPI 0.0.7.3-1... AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, uCode Patch Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS ...
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... the items you can install to your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to use the devices...Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the...
... the items you can install to your computer, browse the contents of the user manual. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the Contact tab to use the devices...Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the...
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... from: • Auto Mode • Max. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the current system status. Power Saving Mode...mode. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ...
... from: • Auto Mode • Max. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the current system status. Power Saving Mode...mode. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ...
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... on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides...
... on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides...
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..., and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click More Settings from the ...motherboard support DVD. 3. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability,...
..., and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Click More Settings from the ...motherboard support DVD. 3. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability,...
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... adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all changes immediately • GPU Boost is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to save your system effectively. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting...-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings ...
... adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all changes immediately • GPU Boost is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to save your system effectively. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting...-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings ...
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...RAID 10 is required for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows®... higher storage capacity. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13 Refer to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup.
...RAID 10 is required for this setup. A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows®... higher storage capacity. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13 Refer to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup.
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... boot device. 4. You have to Windows® XP limitation. Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter ... not provide a floppy drive connector. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to use either a USB flash drive with RAID...
... boot device. 4. You have to Windows® XP limitation. Press during Windows® OS installation If you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Chapter ... not provide a floppy drive connector. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to use either a USB flash drive with RAID...
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...) and Product ID (PID) to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. or 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions... to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted,...
...) and Product ID (PID) to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. or 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions... to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted,...
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... in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 8. 5. Browse the contents of...
... in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 8. 5. Browse the contents of...
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... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. To uninstall all current applications. 2. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 Select your system. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™...
... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. To uninstall all current applications. 2. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 Select your system. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™...
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...® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Enabling CrossFireX settings 1. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-3 From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to install the device drivers. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Launching the ATI Catalyst...
...® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Enabling CrossFireX settings 1. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-3 From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to install the device drivers. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Launching the ATI Catalyst...
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...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 Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology The ...on your computer. Press to install it. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is completed. 4....
...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 Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology The ...on your computer. Press to install it. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is completed. 4....