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...Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 ...11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.6 HT ...
...Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 ...11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 3-16 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-17 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-17 3.5.6 HT ...
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Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 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 Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14...
Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 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 Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14...
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...are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. SidePort Memory - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and ... Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 ...
...are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. SidePort Memory - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and ... Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 ...
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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 - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
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 - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
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.../s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. the latest connectivity standard. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock 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... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0 - This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. ATI®...
.../s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. the latest connectivity standard. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock 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... multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0 - This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. ATI®...
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CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you want to overclock to, and your motherboard will do the rest. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Even O.C. Overclocking is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Turbo Unlocker Turbo Unlocker is never as easy as this. Its...
CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you want to overclock to, and your motherboard will do the rest. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Even O.C. Overclocking is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. Turbo Unlocker Turbo Unlocker is never as easy as this. Its...
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... to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage... ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance! The built-in 0.01V ...
... to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage... ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you with the elegant appearance! The built-in 0.01V ...
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...same CAS latency. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher ...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any 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 memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more...
...same CAS latency. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher ...limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any 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 memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more...
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...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 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... You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the...
...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 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... You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the...
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This is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting ...the CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to enhance system performance. ...
This is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting ...the CMOS, the Core Unlocker feature will use the last setting you have made. • If you load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • If you to enhance system performance. ...
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Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU switch. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the...
Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU switch. • If you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the...
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...blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Turn off...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ...
...blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Turn off...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ...
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... Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot. However, BIOS updating ... a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to boot. Visit the...
... Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot. However, BIOS updating ... a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to boot. Visit the...
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...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ... 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date [13:51:25] [Thu 02/...
...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ... 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date [13:51:25] [Thu 02/...
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...configurable field is highlighted when selected. 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: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU Overclocking [AutOop]tions CPU Ratio Au[tAouto] DRAM Frequency... navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it may differ from one screen to overclocking, and it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu...
...configurable field is highlighted when selected. 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: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU Overclocking [AutOop]tions CPU Ratio Au[tAouto] DRAM Frequency... navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it may differ from one screen to overclocking, and it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu...
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... a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 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: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency...
... a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 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: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency...
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...level. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to individually set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to 150MHz. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set the...and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the system. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you to 550MHz. The values range from 100MHz to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration ...
...level. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100MHz to individually set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to 150MHz. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set the...and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the system. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you to 550MHz. The values range from 100MHz to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration ...
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... 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The following two items appear only when you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]... 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU OverClocking item to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows ...
... 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The following two items appear only when you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]... 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU OverClocking item to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows ...
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... minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Select [Disabled] to adjust the value. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options...
... minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Select [Disabled] to adjust the value. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options...
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... You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double...adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you ...
... You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double...adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you ...