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... 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 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [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...
... 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 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [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...
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...power when you to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to speed up and running in touch with Auto Tuning! .... Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Get your performance with just a simple switch. Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects...
...power when you to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to speed up and running in touch with Auto Tuning! .... Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Get your performance with just a simple switch. Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects...
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...1. 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 overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-...
...1. 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 overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-...
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... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...; If your system fail to boot due to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Chapter 2...
... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...; If your system fail to boot due to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Chapter 2...
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... mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors to these connectors, set using these connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives ... the type of the SATA connectors to IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI] in the BIOS. 2. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These ...
... mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors to these connectors, set using these connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives ... the type of the SATA connectors to IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI] in the BIOS. 2. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These ...
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... will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND ...power or above to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more...
... will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND ...power or above to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more...
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... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. M5A88-V EVO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of...
... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. M5A88-V EVO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of...
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...While the tests are off mode, depending on the chain) c. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3 for the first time 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor ...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies,...
...While the tests are off mode, depending on the chain) c. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3 for the first time 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor ...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies,...
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... result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in...
... result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in...
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...Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to prevent system boot failure! When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ...
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to prevent system boot failure! When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ...
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...boot failure! Turn on again. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO... 3-5 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an...
...boot failure! Turn on again. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO... 3-5 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an...
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... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format....
... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash... Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format....
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... fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88VEV.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 ... you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • Load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1.
... fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88VEV.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 ... you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • Load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1.
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...or [-] to use as possible. 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 02/11/2010] SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 ESATA6G SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA Configuration ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.6 Jumper for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American...
...or [-] to use as possible. 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 02/11/2010] SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 ESATA6G SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA Configuration ...to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.6 Jumper for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American...
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... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any .... The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that 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...
... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any .... The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that 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...
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...F10 Save and Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker System Time System Date M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot [13:51:25] [Mon 01/11/2010] SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 ESATA6G SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA Configuration System Information [Not ...3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-11 Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA6G_1 Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode...
...F10 Save and Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker System Time System Date M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot [13:51:25] [Mon 01/11/2010] SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 ESATA6G SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA Configuration System Information [Not ...3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-11 Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA6G_1 Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode...
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...+- If you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 The configuration options for this function belongs to display the following items: CPU Offset Voltage 1.350 [Auto] CPU/NB Offset...Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause instability. 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...
...+- If you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 The configuration options for this function belongs to display the following items: CPU Offset Voltage 1.350 [Auto] CPU/NB Offset...Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause instability. 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...
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...: 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 Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for the CPU... may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. 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 ...
...: 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 Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for the CPU... may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. 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 ...
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... [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 Front Panel Select Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM VT6330 1394/IDE Controller VT6330 IDE Boot ROM USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... [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 Front Panel Select Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM VT6330 1394/IDE Controller VT6330 IDE Boot ROM USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a/IDE controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-27 USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the...
...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a/IDE controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-27 USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the...