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... the electrical outlet before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable ... (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are using, contact your retailer. viii..., and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are not sure...
... the electrical outlet before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable ... (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are using, contact your retailer. viii..., and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are not sure...
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... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-M motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with...
... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-M motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with...
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...1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots ...8226; AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling...
...1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots ...8226; AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling...
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... is tested. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings...are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. A message will appear during the tuning ...asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
... is tested. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings...are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. A message will appear during the tuning ...asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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...the current version of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1 We strongly recommend... that you change the default BIOS settings except in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and ...
...the current version of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1 We strongly recommend... that you change the default BIOS settings except in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and ...
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... fields and use the keys to update BIOS? 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...
... fields and use the keys to update BIOS? 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...
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... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-15 Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted according to select a...Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled...
... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-15 Select a CPU level, and the rest will be automatically adjusted according to select a...Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled...
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.... DRAM O.C. Profile you set the PCI Express frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you install on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to individually ...set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select an ...
.... DRAM O.C. Profile you set the PCI Express frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock Profile Allows you install on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to individually ...set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select an ...
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... disk. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 The contents of your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
... disk. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-1 The contents of your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
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... only. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The Manual folder of your selected software. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter...
... only. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The Manual folder of your selected software. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter...
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... is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you are assured that your computer is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through...With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3 Software ...
... is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you are assured that your computer is always at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through...With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3 Software ...
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...CPU Configuration > Cool'n'Quiet and set your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Reboot your Power Option Properties depending on the system and...BIOS Setup. 4. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically...
...CPU Configuration > Cool'n'Quiet and set your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Reboot your Power Option Properties depending on the system and...BIOS Setup. 4. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically...
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...to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A88-M 4-5 Launching AI Suite 1. xx. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. ...2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI Suite Click ...
...to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A88-M 4-5 Launching AI Suite 1. xx. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. ...2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI Suite Click ...
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Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. ...; Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. ...; Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
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With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. Displays the following message if no VGA ...Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to launch the program. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7 You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the...
With auto phase switching for detailed software configuration. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. Displays the following message if no VGA ...Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to launch the program. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7 You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the...
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...motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M5A88... overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to High Performance mode automatically. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3....
...motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes immediately You can adjust the GPU Engine Clock and GPU Voltage simultaneously in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will be kept on the next system boot. ASUS M5A88... overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is available only when you to High Performance mode automatically. 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost ASUS GPU Boost allows you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. 3....
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... 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-11 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that allow you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support ...settings and will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is available only...
... 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-11 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that allow you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the motherboard support ...settings and will not be set to High Performance mode automatically. 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • When TurboV EVO is available only...