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... Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-33 3.7.6... NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39...
... Calibration 3-22 3.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status 3-22 3.6 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 Chipset 3-25 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.6.4 PCIPnP 3-29 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.7 Power menu 3-31 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-31 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-31 3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-32 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-33 3.7.6... NB Thermal Protect 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-35 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-35 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.8.3 Security 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-39 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-39 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-39...
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... 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 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 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 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...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: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™...
... 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 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 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 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...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: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™...
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...back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / ...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express...
...back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.) / ...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express...
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M4A88TD-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 HDMI Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM...
M4A88TD-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 HDMI Out port 1 x DVI-D Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 4 x USB... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus software (OEM...
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...settings. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users...ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS...-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune...you the freedom to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with the elegant ...
...settings. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent 2-color Wing Heatsink will give users...ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS...-based utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to fine-tune...you the freedom to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with the elegant ...
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... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34...
... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34...
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... PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 2-19 5/26/10 4:04:08 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure...
... PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.19 19 2-19 5/26/10 4:04:08 PM 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure...
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...Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. D-Sub Out port 4. Refer to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. External SATA port 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and...2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:17 PM PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple) 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. DVI-D Out pot 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. HDMI Out port*** 2. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel...
...Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. D-Sub Out port 4. Refer to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. External SATA port 11. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and...2: Hardware information 5/26/10 4:04:17 PM PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple) 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. DVI-D Out pot 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. HDMI Out port*** 2. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel...
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... TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents...
... TPB1+12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V M4A88TD-V EVO IEEE 1394a Connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents...
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Chapter 2 5. USB1112; USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...
Chapter 2 5. USB1112; USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A88TD-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A88TD-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...
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...BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�... management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. We recommend that you to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ...
...BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.1 1 3-1 5/26/10 4:04:44 PM Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: U��p�d�a��te�s��t�... management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. We recommend that you to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ...
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.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �...EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...
.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Update ROM Chapter 3 2. ���P�re�s�s �...EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...
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... file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: ...5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the...
... file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 3-5 5/26/10 4:04:55 PM You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: ...5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A88TDV. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the...
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...Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off the computer and... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. 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 to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http...
...Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off the computer and... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. 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 to a floppy disk due to FreeDOS (http...
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...for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 3-7 5/26/10 4:04:56 PM The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the... current BIOS To back up the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater: Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to return to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write...
...for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Update ROM Chapter 3 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 3-7 5/26/10 4:04:56 PM The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Backing up the... current BIOS To back up the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater: Ensure that the USB flash drive is any key to return to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write...
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... auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Chapter ... 4:05:17 PM If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. If no USB device is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected,...
... auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Chapter ... 4:05:17 PM If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. If no USB device is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected,...
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... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Start O.C. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
... the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.41 41 3-41 5/26/10 4:05:28 PM Start O.C. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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... DVD before entering the Windows® OS. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 4-7 5/26/10 4:05:39 PM...
... DVD before entering the Windows® OS. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 4-7 5/26/10 4:05:39 PM...
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... and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to the SATA... disk drive that you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Press during Windows® OS installation If you use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is included in Windows®: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit...
... and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to the SATA... disk drive that you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Press during Windows® OS installation If you use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is included in Windows®: 1. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit...
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...inserted, go to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver.... the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. 3. or 3. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V...
...inserted, go to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver.... the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. 3. or 3. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V...