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... 2.0 x16 slots 2-15 2.6 Jumper...2-17 2.7 Onboard switches 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii 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...
... 2.0 x16 slots 2-15 2.6 Jumper...2-17 2.7 Onboard switches 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii 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...
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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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... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU...and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...
... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU...and Hybrid CrossFireX™** * Refer to www.amd.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...
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... to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - Adjust your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. and its user...
... to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - Adjust your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. and its user...
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... simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Turbo Unlocker gets you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues. MemOK! beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics...
... simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Turbo Unlocker gets you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues. MemOK! beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics...
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...): Four DIMMs (dual-channel 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 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules...
...): Four DIMMs (dual-channel 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 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules...
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...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-...bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the latest QVL...
...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-...bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the latest QVL...
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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. Removing the cap...cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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. Removing the cap...cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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... DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 3. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ...to test one set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
... DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 2 3. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ...to test one set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...
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... appear on the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. If your... the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... appear on the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. If your... the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. This...
... the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. This...
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3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. 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 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. 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 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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...1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB 1.1V Voltage 1.100 [Auto] NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800 [Auto] SB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] SidePort 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 ...cause the system to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for this function belongs to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc.
...1.200 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.200 [Auto] NB 1.1V Voltage 1.100 [Auto] NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800 [Auto] SB Voltage 1.100 [Auto] SidePort 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 ...cause the system to overclocking, and it may cause instability. The configuration options for this function belongs to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc.
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...select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V with a ...memory voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.83000V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.16 NB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
...select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V with a ...memory voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.83000V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.16 NB 1.1V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.01000V interval. 2.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
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... 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 Channel Interleaving CS Sparing Enable Bank Swizzle Mode [Auto] [Disabled...
... 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 Channel Interleaving CS Sparing Enable Bank Swizzle Mode [Auto] [Disabled...
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... Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0207 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Max] to adjust all of ECC protection.
... Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0207 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Max] to adjust all of ECC protection.
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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 [Up/Down/Home/... BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter...
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 [Up/Down/Home/... BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Press to the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter...
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...in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens 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...
...in the support DVD have wizards that your computer the moment you through the installation. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens 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...
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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...