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... panel 2-30 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-31 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-32 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... panel 2-30 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-31 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-32 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as...
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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 connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors ... Power connector 1 x 4-pin 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...
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 connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors ... Power connector 1 x 4-pin 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...
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... speed to buy a replacement ROM chip. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The...
... speed to buy a replacement ROM chip. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The...
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...The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning...the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each ...
...The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning...the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each ...
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... the system bootup and requests you need to boot. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that you to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to restore the BIOS in case you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1
... the system bootup and requests you need to boot. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that you to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to restore the BIOS in case you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1
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... is available in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the...
... is available in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the...
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....ROM ASUS M5A88-M M5A88M Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
....ROM ASUS M5A88-M M5A88M Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to ensure system compatibility and stability. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
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...See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ ... prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
...See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ ... prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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... the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-5 ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A88M. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...
... the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-5 ROM. • The BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A88M. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...
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.... 4. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference...
.... 4. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference...
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..., type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-7 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with...
..., type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-7 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with...
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Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88M.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note...
Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88M.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note...
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... your choice. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile 5 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. For more... Status O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1...
... your choice. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile 5 Status O.C. Status: Add Your CMOS Profile. For more... Status O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1...
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... to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 ASUSTek O.C. Press to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can...
... to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 ASUSTek O.C. Press to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can...