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... 1-32 1.12 Onboard switches 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-36 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-36 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-36 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help...
... 1-32 1.12 Onboard switches 1-34 1.13 Software support 1-36 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-36 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-36 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help...
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...! M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD 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-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS OverDrive utilities (AOD) ASUS Update...
...! M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD 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-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS OverDrive utilities (AOD) ASUS Update...
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...PC's loading. Get your system boot success. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the freedom to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products ...
...PC's loading. Get your system boot success. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the freedom to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products ...
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.... This is not properly installed. function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ... continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended ...and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system...
.... This is not properly installed. function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ... continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended ...and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system...
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... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet...
... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet...
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.... 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203...
.... 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203...
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with motherboard models. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-3 You...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with motherboard models. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-3 You...
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...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
...:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek...
... characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek...
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... /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88ME.ROM 2097152 20110-03...
... /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO VER: 0203 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 03/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88ME.ROM 2097152 20110-03...
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...on your data or system. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings... damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...on your data or system. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings... damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend that you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version... 0203 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Press to configure options for special functions. Select ...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version... 0203 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Press to configure options for special functions. Select ...