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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...™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...
...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...™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in providing solutions for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • ... that to this equipment. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in providing solutions for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • ... that to this equipment. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...
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...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.
...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.
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..., some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 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... Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. 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...
..., some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 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... Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. 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...
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... with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 2000(O. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings...
... with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 2000(O. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings...
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... without performing complicated BIOS changes. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! See the... the best graphics performance. Get your system up performance based on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker ...
... without performing complicated BIOS changes. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. MemOK! See the... the best graphics performance. Get your system up performance based on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker ...
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...x1_1 slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ... the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
...x1_1 slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ... the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
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...) for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-33 for details...
...) for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-33 for details...
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From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. The Scaling Options function of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To ensure that ... HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Click Scaling Options. 5. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings when the...
From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. The Scaling Options function of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To ensure that ... HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Click Scaling Options. 5. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings when the...
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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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... ECC mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 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 Surround View Frame Buffer Location ...GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort] Selects the internal graphics mode. ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version...
... ECC mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 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 Surround View Frame Buffer Location ...GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort] Selects the internal graphics mode. ECC Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] HDAudio Controller ...4G] Allows you to [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Coarse] [Fine] Surround View [Auto] If you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] When set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] HDAudio Controller ...4G] Allows you to [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Coarse] [Fine] Surround View [Auto] If you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] ...
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... provide at least the minimum power required by your computer. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • Prepare two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dualGPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your current...
... provide at least the minimum power required by your computer. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • Prepare two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dualGPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your current...
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.... 6. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation...the same. 1. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in ...
.... 6. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation...the same. 1. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in ...
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... Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-3 In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. You can also ...the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 1 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant ...
... Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-3 In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. You can also ...the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 1 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant ...
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...save the changes and exit BIOS settings. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the graphics card to Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set Internal Graphics: 1. If Autorun is completed. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ...8226; Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid ...
...save the changes and exit BIOS settings. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the graphics card to Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set Internal Graphics: 1. If Autorun is completed. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ...8226; Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid ...
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... screen blacks out for about one minute. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-5 Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using the ATI® CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on the Windows® desktop, and then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. Refer to be the main monitor. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then clear the Enable CrossFire...
... screen blacks out for about one minute. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-5 Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using the ATI® CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on the Windows® desktop, and then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. Refer to be the main monitor. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then clear the Enable CrossFire...
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...Windows® desktop, then click Personalize from the confirmation window. 6. Click OK, and then Yes from the shortcut menu. 5. The onboard graphics card is my main monitor and Extend the desktop onto this monitor. From the ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center screen, click Display Manager... ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the confirmation window. 3. Chapter 5 4. Click Display Settings. Restart the system. Select ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173]. The screen blacks out for about one minute. 8. Click OK. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 7.
...Windows® desktop, then click Personalize from the confirmation window. 6. Click OK, and then Yes from the shortcut menu. 5. The onboard graphics card is my main monitor and Extend the desktop onto this monitor. From the ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center screen, click Display Manager... ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the confirmation window. 3. Chapter 5 4. Click Display Settings. Restart the system. Select ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173]. The screen blacks out for about one minute. 8. Click OK. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 7.