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... 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 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 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver...
... 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 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 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver...
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...the information of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Set to [IDE] when you ...Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. SATA Port1 - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-13 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM 3.4.2 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard...
...the information of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Set to [IDE] when you ...Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port. [Disabled] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. SATA Port1 - ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-13 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM 3.4.2 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard...
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...Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 4-1 5/26/10 3:45:57 PM The contents of the user manual. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the... the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the...
...Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 4-1 5/26/10 3:45:57 PM The contents of the user manual. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click the... the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the...
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... window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button 4-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:10 PM Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver...
... window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button 4-8 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content8 8 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:10 PM Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Doubleclick on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver...
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...save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying ...to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to High Performance mode automatically. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Click start -up values ...
...save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying ...to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to High Performance mode automatically. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content9 9 4-9 5/26/10 3:46:12 PM To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Click start -up values ...
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... to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the CPU ...Windows starts. Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Refer to save your system effectively. Chapter 4 4-10 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:13 PM Install ASUS TurboV EVO...
... to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the CPU ...Windows starts. Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Refer to save your system effectively. Chapter 4 4-10 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content10 10 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:13 PM Install ASUS TurboV EVO...
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...and storage. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 4-13 5/26/10 3:46:17 PM The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to...redundancy data) having to be set , you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to the ...
...and storage. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 4-13 5/26/10 3:46:17 PM The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be set as a data disk only. • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to...redundancy data) having to be set , you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to the ...
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... have to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set them to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content18 18 5/26/10 3:46:21 PM To work around this...
... have to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set them to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content18 18 5/26/10 3:46:21 PM To work around this...
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...: 1. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. or 3. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 4-19 5/26/10 3:46:22 PM Click OK. 4. Follow the...
...: 1. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. or 3. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 4-19 5/26/10 3:46:22 PM Click OK. 4. Follow the...
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A window appears, allowing you to open the file. Save and exit the file. 4-20 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content20 20 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:23 PM Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Browse the contents of the... the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. 5. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 8.
A window appears, allowing you to open the file. Save and exit the file. 4-20 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content20 20 Chapter 4: Software support 5/26/10 3:46:23 PM Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Browse the contents of the... the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. 5. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 8.
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... that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5-1 5/26/10 3:46:24 PM Select your computer.
... that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1 1 5-1 5/26/10 3:46:24 PM Select your computer.
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.... Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display GPU. 1 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2 3 4 5-3 5/26/10 3:46:36 PM Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the...
.... Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display GPU. 1 3. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2 3 4 5-3 5/26/10 3:46:36 PM Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the...
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...the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. Insert the Support DVD that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the...174; Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to load automatically. 5-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5/26/10 3:46:37 PM If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Select OK to [...
...the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. Insert the Support DVD that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the...174; Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to load automatically. 5-4 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5/26/10 3:46:37 PM If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Select OK to [...