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Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 ...
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...16 NB 1.1V Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.17 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.18 SB Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.22 PCI...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 ...
...16 NB 1.1V Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.17 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.18 SB Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto 3-21 2.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.22 PCI...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 ...
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... D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to...**** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / ...
... D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to...**** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / ...
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... ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It is designed to support up to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...(HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation ...
... ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It is designed to support up to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...(HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation ...
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... performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Simply pick the processor you to upgrade your CPU at no time. * The actual overclocking result depends on system load. MemOK! Get your performance with Auto Tuning! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing...
... performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Simply pick the processor you to upgrade your CPU at no time. * The actual overclocking result depends on system load. MemOK! Get your performance with Auto Tuning! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing...
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... operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2...operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2...operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up... to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for ...
...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up... to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for ...
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... 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data.... the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
... 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data.... the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
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...to boot and load BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default ...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about...
...to boot and load BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default ...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional ... to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. Monitor b. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional ... to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. Monitor b. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace...
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... installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Type [Auto] Allows you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Select...
... installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Type [Auto] Allows you are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Select...
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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...Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto] CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO... level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...
...Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto] CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO... level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...
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...] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.14... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-21 The values range from 1.20000V to 2.44000V...
...] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.14... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-21 The values range from 1.20000V to 2.44000V...
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... Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Version 0207 Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Version 0207 DRAM Controller Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Node...
... Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Version 0207 Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Version 0207 DRAM Controller Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Node...
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...Set to [Basic] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Set to [User] to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Internal Graphics M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller ...Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0207 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort]...
...Set to [Basic] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Set to [User] to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Internal Graphics M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller ...Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0207 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort]...
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... Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [...Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 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 and single...
... Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [...Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 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 and single...
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... the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 View the online help...
... the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 View the online help...
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...) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list...
...) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list...