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... Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-16 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID...
... Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID configurations 4-14 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-16 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-19 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID...
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x 9.6 in . M5A88-M specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT ... ATX 12V Power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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 utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x I/O Shield ...
x 9.6 in . M5A88-M specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT ... ATX 12V Power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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 utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x I/O Shield ...
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...opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an.... 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the card. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
...opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an.... 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the card. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
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... 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Click Scaling Options. 5. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that...
... 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Click Scaling Options. 5. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that...
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... 3.0Gb/s. [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to support SATA 6.0Gb/s HDDs with max. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Main M5A88-M BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation ...the SATA connectors 5/6 and set to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). speed at 6.0Gb/s. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you want the SATA hard disk drives to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1~6 ...
... 3.0Gb/s. [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to support SATA 6.0Gb/s HDDs with max. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Main M5A88-M BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation ...the SATA connectors 5/6 and set to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). speed at 6.0Gb/s. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you want the SATA hard disk drives to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1~6 ...
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The items shown in this screen may enable it for the PCI/PCIe slot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field ... CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0303 This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 CPU/...
The items shown in this screen may enable it for the PCI/PCIe slot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field ... CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0303 This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.19 CPU/...
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...menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD ...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Refer to create...
...menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD ...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Refer to create...
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... the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the... advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7
... the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the... advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. With auto phase switching for each mode. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7
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... Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.6 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista / 7 Set default device button Minimize button...
... Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.6 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista / 7 Set default device button Minimize button...
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...rebooting the OS. ASUS M5A88-M 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility...3. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Chapter 4 Target values Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore...
...rebooting the OS. ASUS M5A88-M 4-9 Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • ASUS GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility...3. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Chapter 4 Target values Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore...
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...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 motherboard support DVD. ...8226; For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Click on the Windows® notification area. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88...
...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 motherboard support DVD. ...8226; For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Click on the Windows® notification area. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88...
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...8226; If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to...install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is available only if you get all applications to a second drive.
...8226; If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to...install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is available only if you get all applications to a second drive.
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... floppy disk drive due to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
... floppy disk drive due to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
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...disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you have to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ... When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with different vendors. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Follow the ...
...disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you have to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ... When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with different vendors. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click Details tab. Follow the ...
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... different vendors. 10. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. Save and exit the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. ASUS M5A88-M 4-21 Chapter 4 Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file...
... different vendors. 10. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. Save and exit the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. ASUS M5A88-M 4-21 Chapter 4 Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file...
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... the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. The screen blacks out for the driver to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. The add-on graphics card is NOT enabled...; Control Center Using an add-on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the BIN folder. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your graphics card for details. 2. Restart your motherboard.
... the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. The screen blacks out for the driver to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. The add-on graphics card is NOT enabled...; Control Center Using an add-on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the BIN folder. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your graphics card for details. 2. Restart your motherboard.