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... to test one set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch...
... to test one set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch...
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... you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you clear...when the system is turned to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • If you have made. Refer to Enable. M5A88-M M5A88-M Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
... you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you clear...when the system is turned to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED. • If you have made. Refer to Enable. M5A88-M M5A88-M Core Unlocker switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is powered off. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
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... BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure...
... BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power menu in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure...
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...then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the... BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2:...or an OS‑based utility. 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:...
...then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the... BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2:...or an OS‑based utility. 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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... failed. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.6 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to enter the Setup utility. Use [+] or [-] to the default value. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the system chassis.
... failed. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.6 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to enter the Setup utility. Use [+] or [-] to the default value. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar... to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the system chassis.
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...Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Speed [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the SATA connectors 1~6 can be seen only under the OS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Port4 SATA Port5 - Set to [AHCI] when you want to display the submenu. speed at 6.0Gb/s. If you use the SATA ...connectors 1~6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you want the SATA hard disk drives...
...Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Speed [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the SATA connectors 1~6 can be seen only under the OS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-13 Port4 SATA Port5 - Set to [AHCI] when you want to display the submenu. speed at 6.0Gb/s. If you use the SATA ...connectors 1~6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you want the SATA hard disk drives...
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... Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. The following items appear only when you to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-27 The following items only appear when a USB storage device is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for the USB mass...] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of seconds POST waits for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in . Select an item and...
... Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. The following items appear only when you to display the configuration options. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-27 The following items only appear when a USB storage device is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for the USB mass...] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to detect the presence of seconds POST waits for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in . Select an item and...
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... following: - A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • ...To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Ai Tweaker Boot Settings M5A88-M...
... following: - A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • ...To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Ai Tweaker Boot Settings M5A88-M...
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...on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-33 This... will be pressed when error occurs. 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode...
...on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-33 This... will be pressed when error occurs. 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode...
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...3. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Reboot 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. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4.3.2 Cool...; software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to [Enabled]. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests...
...3. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Reboot 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. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4.3.2 Cool...; software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to [Enabled]. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests...
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...the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-15 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for a RAID configuration...: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the type of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup....
...the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-15 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for a RAID configuration...: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the type of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup....
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... set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu.
... set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu.
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... a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set them to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use either a USB flash drive ...the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in Windows...
... a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set them to Windows® XP limitation. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-19 Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use either a USB flash drive ...the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in Windows...
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...the graphics card to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Press to confirm. Select OK to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD HDMI... 4G] [Enabled] Version 0205 Options GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. ASUS M5A88-M 5-1 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. Before you to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2.
...the graphics card to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Press to confirm. Select OK to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD HDMI... 4G] [Enabled] Version 0205 Options GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. ASUS M5A88-M 5-1 Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. Before you to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2.