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...CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 3-21 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1 CPU... Configuration 3-22 3.6.2 Chipset 3-24 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-26 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-27 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-28 3.7 Power menu 3-29 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-29 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 3-29 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support... [Enabled 3-29 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-30 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration 3-31 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 3-32 ...
...CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-21 2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled 3-21 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1 CPU... Configuration 3-22 3.6.2 Chipset 3-24 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-26 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-27 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-28 3.7 Power menu 3-29 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-29 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 3-29 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support... [Enabled 3-29 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-30 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration 3-31 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 3-32 ...
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...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.......... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two...
...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.......... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two...
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... PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage... / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
... PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage... / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus...
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... 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter - TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - 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 - TPU - Core Unlocker - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Power Solutions - EPU - Optical...
... 150MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter - TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - 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 - TPU - Core Unlocker - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Power Solutions - EPU - Optical...
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...) 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 connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel...
...) 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 connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel...
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...texture settings. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the ...
...texture settings. AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the ...
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...; Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11...
...; Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11...
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... • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD...
... • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD...
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These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A88-V EVO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND M5A88-V EVO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow ... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...
These are not jumpers! 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A88-V EVO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND M5A88-V EVO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. Insufficient air flow ... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...
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...ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] ...Disables this option if you to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to select the type of the DMA mode....
...ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] ...Disables this option if you to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to select the type of the DMA mode....
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...-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only... when you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P] ...
...-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. CPU/HT Reference Clcok (MHz) [XXX] This item appears only... when you to set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P] ...
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... Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...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 Core Unlocker CPU...
... Advanced menu items allow you installed. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select ...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 Core Unlocker CPU...
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...] Enables or disables the third CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic...ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
...] Enables or disables the third CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of C1E support function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic...ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
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... setup Disables NB Thermal Protection. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Enabled]. Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] Enables NB Thermal Protection. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500...
... setup Disables NB Thermal Protection. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Enabled]. Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] Enables NB Thermal Protection. Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500...
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... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. In the Name... 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. 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.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. In the Name... 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. 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.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
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...v1.xx.xx. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 Click this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. View the online help or readme file that came with these components. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a ...II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the software application for ...
...v1.xx.xx. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 Click this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. View the online help or readme file that came with these components. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a ...II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the software application for ...
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...window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Launch AI Suite... Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to restore the window. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI Suite 1. Using AI ...
...window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Launch AI Suite... Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to restore the window. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI Suite 1. Using AI ...
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clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-5 The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Using Fan Xpert Click to select... to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain...
clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-5 The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Using Fan Xpert Click to select... to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain...
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... Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Use the Save Profile function to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For...
... Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Use the Save Profile function to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. • For...
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.... 1. You can click Turbo Unlocker on system load. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-9 Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on system... load. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of individual CPU core. Chapter 4 6. Click ON to continue. 5. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Read through the warning message and click Yes to ...
.... 1. You can click Turbo Unlocker on system load. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-9 Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. The Turbo Unlocker monitor on system... load. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of individual CPU core. Chapter 4 6. Click ON to continue. 5. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Read through the warning message and click Yes to ...