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... 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 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 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...
... 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 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 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...
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... 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 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14...
... 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 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14...
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...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new...
...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new...
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... the next page) xii Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - Core Unlocker - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - 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 - TPU...
... the next page) xii Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - Core Unlocker - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - 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 - TPU...
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M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-...change without notice. button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1...
M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-...change without notice. button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1...
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... dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere... push of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to...
... dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere... push of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that automates overclocking to...
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...power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. This protection eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you with easy ways to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM ...
...power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. This protection eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you with easy ways to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, VChipset (VDDNB) voltage in 0.01V steps, and DRAM ...
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... 10 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 1 11 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS VIA VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB78 USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information... DVI_VGA F_ ESATA6G_ USB34 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO asmedia ASM1042 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G RTL 8111E Super I/O AAFP ALC892 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M5A88-V EVO PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 COM1 USB1314 USB1112 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DDR3...
... 10 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 1 11 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS VIA VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB78 USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information... DVI_VGA F_ ESATA6G_ USB34 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO asmedia ASM1042 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G RTL 8111E Super I/O AAFP ALC892 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M5A88-V EVO PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 COM1 USB1314 USB1112 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DDR3...
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... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely... seated on the next page for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely... seated on the next page for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
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...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 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 pins...
...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 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 pins...
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...when the system is turned to Enable. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. ...Core Unlocker function. • The system 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 clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...
...when the system is turned to Enable. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to unlock the extra cores of the BIOS setup and the Core Unlocker switch. ...Core Unlocker function. • The system 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 clear the CMOS, the Core Unlocker ...
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TPU M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU switch • The O2LED2 LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enable or disable the TPU function. 2. However, ... TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19
TPU M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU switch • The O2LED2 LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enable or disable the TPU function. 2. However, ... TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the O2LED2 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19
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switch Installing 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 and load BIOS default settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. MemOK! ...
switch Installing 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 and load BIOS default settings. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. MemOK! ...
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.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Port4 item in the BIOS to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - D-Sub Out port 4. HDMI Out port*** 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF...
.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Port4 item in the BIOS to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - D-Sub Out port 4. HDMI Out port*** 8. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF...
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CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-...
CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-...
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... by default. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI] in the BIOS. 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 set using these connectors. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5...
... by default. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you intend to [AHCI] in the BIOS. 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 set using these connectors. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5...
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...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M5A88-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 8. Refer to [HD Audio]; ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect...
...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M5A88-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 8. Refer to [HD Audio]; ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect...
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Chapter 2 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to [Disabled]. 4. O2LED2 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU LED 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information O2LED1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable.
Chapter 2 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to [Disabled]. 4. O2LED2 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU LED 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information O2LED1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to Enable.
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... cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green... lights up for the first time 1. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up . After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the ...
... cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green... lights up for the first time 1. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up . After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the ...
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... DVD and a USB flash drive. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such...
... DVD and a USB flash drive. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such...