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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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...Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 /... up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2048x1536 @85Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, ...
...Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 /... up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2048x1536 @85Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10.1, ...
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...-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Adjust your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. the latest connectivity standard. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized...
...-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Adjust your system memory to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. the latest connectivity standard. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® 880G Chipset AMD® 880G Chipset is optimized...
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...results with more power when you need it. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Overclocking is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* TPU Unleash your ...CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to upgrade ...
...results with more power when you need it. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Overclocking is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* TPU Unleash your ...CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to upgrade ...
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... module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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. DIMM_A1...
... module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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. DIMM_A1...
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.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 To operate at the ...vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard ...
.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 To operate at the ...vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard ...
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... in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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.
... in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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.
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...settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement...is not properly installed. 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. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement...is not properly installed. 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. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. BIOS Beep One short beep One...system front panel case lights up for assistance. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the BIOS setting. At power on . System power 6. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key ...
...30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. BIOS Beep One short beep One...system front panel case lights up for assistance. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the BIOS setting. At power on . System power 6. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key ...
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... efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media...
... efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Select this option if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media...
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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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...Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select 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: ...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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
...Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select 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: ...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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
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... from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory 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 set the Northbridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-21 2.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable...
... from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 2.5.19 SidePort Memory 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 set the Northbridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-21 2.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable...
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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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...[User] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. 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. Set to [Max] to set the Internal... Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you set the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Basic] to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto...
...[User] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. 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. Set to [Max] to set the Internal... Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you set the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Basic] to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA] [SidePort] [UMA+SidePort] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto...
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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 ... file to the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. 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...
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 ... file to the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. 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...
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..., and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II ... Desktop 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....
..., and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II ... Desktop 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...