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xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports .../s ready) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in -1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x I /O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ...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....
xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports .../s ready) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in -1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x I /O ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ...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....
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Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...
Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...
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...support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU...8209;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. For effective use a more memory...
...support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU...8209;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. For effective use a more memory...
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... Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the.... • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ...
... Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the.... • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ...
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...) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for details...needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you not change the BIOS ...
...) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for details...needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you not change the BIOS ...
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...the values for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected 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: 1333MHz CPU Level... select items in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it and press to Manual after you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help...
...the values for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected 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: 1333MHz CPU Level... select items in numbers directly! ******* CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset] Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it and press to Manual after you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help...
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...depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want ...to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause ...
...depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want ...to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down to overclocking, and it may cause ...
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...enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the... Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core.
...enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the... Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core.
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...] Selects the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [User] to adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA...
...] Selects the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25 Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [User] to adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [UMA...
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...Fan feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan feature. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to [Enabled]. 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage ...Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The following two items appear only when you do ...
...Fan feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan feature. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to [Enabled]. 3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage ...Configuration options: [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] [Ignored] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-31 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The following two items appear only when you do ...
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... install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if...
... install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if...
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... Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you of the...vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Because PC Probe II is a utility ...
... Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you of the...vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-3 The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Because PC Probe II is a utility ...
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...by double- The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Using Fan Xpert Click to select a fan type Click...; Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button...
...by double- The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Using Fan Xpert Click to select a fan type Click...; Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button...
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4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is...stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Click start -up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Setting ...
4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is...stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Click start -up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Setting ...
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... values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. ... enabled, ASUS EPU will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system boot. If the TurboV EVO is available only when you will be kept on the Windows® notification area. Refer to the software manual in real-time. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, ...
... values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. ... enabled, ASUS EPU will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system boot. If the TurboV EVO is available only when you will be kept on the Windows® notification area. Refer to the software manual in real-time. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, ...
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... click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Please ignore the message and continue the tuning process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-11 You can also click More Settings first to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Follow...auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will take effect after system reboot. In addition, please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • The auto-tuned system performance varies with the installed devices such as the CPU ...
... click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Please ignore the message and continue the tuning process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-11 You can also click More Settings first to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Follow...auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will take effect after system reboot. In addition, please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • The auto-tuned system performance varies with the installed devices such as the CPU ...