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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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xiii 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 ...
xiii 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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... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
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...expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create ... 1080i. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3....
...expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom display mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create ... 1080i. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3....
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... Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands...[AHCI], the information of the SATA speed. [SATA 3.0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Set to [AHCI] when you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing...
... Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands...[AHCI], the information of the SATA speed. [SATA 3.0Gb/s] Set the SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Set to [AHCI] when you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing...
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... shown in this screen may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you installed. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Main... Ai Tweaker M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools...
... shown in this screen may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you installed. The driver developer may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Main... Ai Tweaker M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools...
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.... Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual.... motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to use the devices. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click...
.... Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual.... motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to use the devices. Click the Highlights tab to display the software information Click...
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...DVD. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. It detects the...configuration. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the... select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7
...DVD. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. It detects the...configuration. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the... select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7
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... deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 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 XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button...
... deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 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 XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button...
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... Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU...ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M5A88-M...
... Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU...ASUS GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M5A88-M...
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...up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to display the TurboV...® notification area. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-11 If the TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to save your system effectively...
...up values Advanced GPU settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that allow you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to display the TurboV...® notification area. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-11 If the TurboV EVO is enabled, ASUS EPU will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to save your system effectively...
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A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs ...
A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set , you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs ...
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... to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Boot your computer. 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk...
... to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Boot your computer. 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk...
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... a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. ..., and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Click Details tab. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with different vendors. 4. Click OK. 4. Refer to the floppy...
... a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. ..., and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Click Details tab. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with different vendors. 4. Click OK. 4. Refer to the floppy...
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... id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. ASUS M5A88-M 4-21 Chapter 4 Double-click the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. ...9. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. Save and exit the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 5. A window appears, ...
... id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. ASUS M5A88-M 4-21 Chapter 4 Double-click the file. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. ...9. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. Save and exit the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 5. A window appears, ...
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...in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card is completed. 4. ...The screen blacks out for the driver to finish the installation. 3. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your graphics card for details. ...
...in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD. 2. Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card is completed. 4. ...The screen blacks out for the driver to finish the installation. 3. Chapter 5 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your motherboard. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your graphics card for details. ...