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...Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; You may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product including the GPL Software and/or ... or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; You may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product including the GPL Software and/or ... or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... 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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. 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...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to or from ...the electrical outlet before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to or from ...the electrical outlet before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published...
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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 a ...
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 a ...
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...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 subject to change without notice. xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ... eSATA port (6.0Gb/s ready) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x 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 -1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x I /O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM...
...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 subject to change without notice. xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ... eSATA port (6.0Gb/s ready) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x 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 -1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x I /O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM...
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... illustrated items above are for reference only. Before you 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. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... illustrated items above are for reference only. Before you 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. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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...4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots ... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With...
...4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots ... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With...
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... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking ... to test one set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK!
... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking ... to test one set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK!
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... restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to boot. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in DOS...
... restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to boot. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in DOS...
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...window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 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 ... is enclosed in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it and press to Manual after you can change the settings. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to display a list of options. Use the ...
...window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 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 ... is enclosed in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it and press to Manual after you can change the settings. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to display a list of options. Use the ...
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If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 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... on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save...
If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 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... on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this function belongs to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save...
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...(MHz) [XXX] This item appears only when you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3:... CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to individually set the PCI Express frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to select...
...(MHz) [XXX] This item appears only when you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3:... CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to individually set the PCI Express frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to select...
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... Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] ...
... Engine Clock [700] This item appears only when you to set the Enhanced iGPU SpeedStep item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] ...
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... 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set a ... sub-items appear according to adjust the value. 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 Offset voltage. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] ...
... 0.500000V with a 0.003125V interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set a ... sub-items appear according to adjust the value. 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 Offset voltage. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] ...
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... should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E...
... should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E...
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...PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort] Selects the internal graphics mode. Internal Graphics M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size SIDEPORT Clock Speed UMA-SP Interleave Mode ...[UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [User] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM...
...PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort] Selects the internal graphics mode. Internal Graphics M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size SIDEPORT Clock Speed UMA-SP Interleave Mode ...[UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [User] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM...
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...rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V ... Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows 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. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31
...rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V ... Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows 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. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31
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...automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti Surge support.... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Once the NB temperature exceeds 95ºC, the system will shut down automatically. Chapter...
...automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables the Anti Surge support.... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Once the NB temperature exceeds 95ºC, the system will shut down automatically. Chapter...
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...this chapter for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack ... This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to create the RAID/AHCI driver...
...this chapter for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack ... This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to create the RAID/AHCI driver...
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... different languages. Click the Manual tab. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document...
... different languages. Click the Manual tab. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document...