User Manual
Page 6
... EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver...
... EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver...
User Manual
Page 13
... BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories...
... BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories...
User Manual
Page 31
...so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to ...Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the card. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the...
...so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to ...Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the card. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the...
User Manual
Page 41
... mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display on your HDTV screen. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable... only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
... mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display on your HDTV screen. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is adjustable... only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
User Manual
Page 69
... Version 0207 For the better HDD compatibility please set SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to display the submenu. SATA Port1 - Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA ... the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on this item is set to [AHCI], the information of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-13 Select...
... Version 0207 For the better HDD compatibility please set SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to display the submenu. SATA Port1 - Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA ... the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on this item is set to [AHCI], the information of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-13 Select...
User Manual
Page 78
M5A88-V EVO 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] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to Sub...
M5A88-V EVO 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] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Version 0207 This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may be different due to Sub...
User Manual
Page 97
... contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
... contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...
User Manual
Page 102
ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you select ...configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to the current system status. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double-...
ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. EPU main menu GPU energy saving status GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from : • Auto Mode • Max. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you select ...configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to the current system status. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD, double-...
User Manual
Page 103
...CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and...HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-7 Doubleclick on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find ...
...CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and...HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-7 Doubleclick on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find ...
User Manual
Page 104
... not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Click 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. Refer...
... not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver from the TurboV EVO main screen, and then click GPU Boost. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Click 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. Refer...
User Manual
Page 106
...display the TurboV EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in real-time. For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV (except for each CPU core Click to restore all changes immediately • GPU Boost is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the ...support DVD that allow you to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system...
...display the TurboV EVO control panel. • Refer to the software manual in real-time. For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV (except for each CPU core Click to restore all changes immediately • GPU Boost is correctly installed, you install the GPU Boost driver from the ...support DVD that allow you to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system...
User Manual
Page 109
... sets. Refer to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is...use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. • If you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ...
... sets. Refer to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is...use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-13 A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. • If you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ...
User Manual
Page 114
... 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Press during Windows® OS ...installation If you use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus ...
... 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Press during Windows® OS ...installation If you use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus ...
User Manual
Page 115
... screen instructions to complete the installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Click Details tab. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 Before loading the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Using another computer to copy the...
... screen instructions to complete the installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Click Details tab. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19 Before loading the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Using another computer to copy the...
User Manual
Page 116
Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. 5. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 8. The VID and ...
Use Notepad to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Type the following line to the bottom of the RAID driver disk to both sections. 5. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 A window appears, allowing you to open the file. 8. The VID and ...
User Manual
Page 117
... the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove... ATI® certified. • Ensure that allows you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX...
... the AMD website at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. Turn off your current graphics card drivers. 4. For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall. 5. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove... ATI® certified. • Ensure that allows you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1 For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX...
User Manual
Page 119
...drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO... select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to install the device drivers. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. You can also rightclick ...
...drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO... select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to install the device drivers. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. You can also rightclick ...
User Manual
Page 120
Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ ...for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to run the DVD. 2. If Autorun is completed. 4. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Press to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ ...for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver to run the DVD. 2. If Autorun is completed. 4. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Press to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to...