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... 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 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA6G_1/2/3/5/6, ESATA6G 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13...
... 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 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA6G_1/2/3/5/6, ESATA6G 3-11 3.4.2 SATA Configuration 3-13...
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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 Turbo...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ...
... 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...a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19 Chapter 5: ...
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...8482;** * Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and...10.1, OpenGL 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M5A88-V EVO...
...8482;** * Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and...10.1, OpenGL 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M5A88-V EVO...
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... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press and hold the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! If...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings... MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter...
... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press and hold the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! If...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings... MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter...
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... 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN ...port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ...
... 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 * LAN ...port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ...
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AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI] in the BIOS. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27
AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1/2/3/5/6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI] in the BIOS. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, ...the BIOS version that you to download. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, ...the BIOS version that you to download. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to...
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...each item on any menu screen means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save...American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version...
...each item on any menu screen means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save...American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version...
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...select this menu. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option, a ... legend bar to exit. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-39 Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to save the changes while exiting...
...select this menu. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option, a ... legend bar to exit. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-39 Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to save the changes while exiting...
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...to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, DRAM voltage, and the integrated GPU voltage/frequency in Windows® environment and takes effect in ASUS TurboV (except for each CPU core Click to restore all start-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset... Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package.
...to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, DRAM voltage, and the integrated GPU voltage/frequency in Windows® environment and takes effect in ASUS TurboV (except for each CPU core Click to restore all start-up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset... Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package.
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...total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard...it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB850 chipset that of...and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13
...total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard...it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to Windows® XP / Vista / 7 limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB850 chipset that of...and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13
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Use Notepad to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Double-click the file. 5. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Browse the contents of the ..." id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. A window appears, allowing you to both sections. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to open the file. 8. Save and exit...
Use Notepad to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Double-click the file. 5. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Browse the contents of the ..." id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. A window appears, allowing you to both sections. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to open the file. 8. Save and exit...