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... information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 Contents 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.17 SB Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration...
... information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 Contents 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.17 SB Voltage [Auto 3-20 3.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration...
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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS EPU 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.3.8 Turbo Unlocker 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID ... Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX 5-1 System requirements 5-1 Before you proceed 5-1 Installing AMD Chipset Driver 5-2 Using the ATI CATALYST®...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS EPU 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.3.8 Turbo Unlocker 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-13 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-13 4.5 RAID ... Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX 5-1 System requirements 5-1 Before you proceed 5-1 Installing AMD Chipset Driver 5-2 Using the ATI CATALYST®...
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M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus....com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport...
M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus....com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport...
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...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 1 x User Manual 1 x Support...to change without notice. 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 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x...
...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 1 x User Manual 1 x Support...to change without notice. 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 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x...
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...product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is optimized with ASUS vision of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity ... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 components. AMD...
...product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is optimized with ASUS vision of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity ... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 components. AMD...
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...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence ...
...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence ...
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... • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink®...
... • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you want to use is supported or not. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 805 DDR3 1333 2G x 2 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink®...
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... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Rotation +12V GND ASUS M5A88-M 2-27 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A88-M M5A88-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN...
... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Rotation +12V GND ASUS M5A88-M 2-27 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A88-M M5A88-M fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN...
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... [2] [3] [4] Sets the PIO mode to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology... and to the processor. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item appears in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double...
... [2] [3] [4] Sets the PIO mode to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology... and to the processor. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item appears in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double...
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...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 auto-adjusted. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to the selected CPU level. The configuration options for this ...] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [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. If you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly...
...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 auto-adjusted. If you want to adjust more, set CPU Overclocking to the selected CPU level. The configuration options for this ...] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [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. If you want to manually configure the settings in numbers directly...
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... the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: OrochiPI 0.0.7.3-1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, uCode Patch Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled...
... the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-21 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: OrochiPI 0.0.7.3-1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, uCode Patch Level : 0x10000C6 Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet C1E Support ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...] Allows automatic selection of C1E support function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled...
...] Allows automatic selection of C1E support function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 4th Core [On] Enables or disables the fourth CPU core. CPU Core Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-31 Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically shut down when the Northbridge temperature is over 95ºC to avoid any damage to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Anti Surge support. CPU Q-Fan...
...] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-31 Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system will automatically shut down when the Northbridge temperature is over 95ºC to avoid any damage to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Anti Surge support. CPU Q-Fan...
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Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/29/2011 Restore ...CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as...
Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/29/2011 Restore ...CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as...
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With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The...computer the moment you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the ...
With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The...computer the moment you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the ...
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.... Refer to [Enabled]. Save your Power Option Properties depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current...
.... Refer to [Enabled]. Save your Power Option Properties depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current...
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...CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. ASUS M5A88-M 4-5 Install AI Suite from the motherboard support... DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main...
...CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore the window. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. ASUS M5A88-M 4-5 Install AI Suite from the motherboard support... DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main...
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... Performance: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect • 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...to different ambient temperature and your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment....
... Performance: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect • 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...to different ambient temperature and your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment....
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... TurboV Easy Mode. Chapter 4 Target values Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Click More Settings from the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS M5A88-M 4-9 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and...
... TurboV Easy Mode. Chapter 4 Target values Start-up values Adjustment sliders Click to restore all start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV EVO > TurboV EVO. 4. Click More Settings from the motherboard support DVD. 3. ASUS M5A88-M 4-9 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting the integrated GPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the integrated GPU permanently, and...
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The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker is set to OFF by default, allowing to you adjust the ratio of your... the full power of individual CPU core. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on system load. Follow the instructions below to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More...
The Turbo Unlocker monitor on the bottom of the Windows desktop shows current CPU ratio in real-time. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker is set to OFF by default, allowing to you adjust the ratio of your... the full power of individual CPU core. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on system load. Follow the instructions below to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More...