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    M5A88-V EVO Motherboard
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design
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    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 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10
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    3-35 3.9 Tools menu 3-37 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 
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    ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 Audio configurations 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost 4-8 4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV 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
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G
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    M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,
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    SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD ATX form factor
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    xiv
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    in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of
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    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 less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and
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    processor you want to overclock to, and your motherboard will do the rest. See the CPU speed and enjoy better performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this. Turbo Unlocker Turbo Unlocker is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. One click in the TurboV EVO
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    design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
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    that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1
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    AMD® 880G RTL 8111E Super I/O AAFP ALC892 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M5A88-V EVO PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 COM1 USB1314 USB1112 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PWR_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3
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    pin PWR_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 6. TPU LED (02LED2) 7. TPU switch (TPU) 8. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 9. MemOK! switch 10. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. AMD® SB850 Serial
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    below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
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    on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9
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    of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may
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    Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on
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    cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13
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    Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16_1
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    the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15
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    x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page
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    . • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17
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    for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU. To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO
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    OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19
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    Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5-10
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    the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21
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    10 Mbps CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II X4 955 DDR3 1333 Frame Buffer Size - 256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 9 File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Windows
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    onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. From the Graphics Settings tree
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    2.8.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-25
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    three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. M5A88-V EVO PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors to [AHCI] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27
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    install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module
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    the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29
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    6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A88-V EVO
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    chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M5A88-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC
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    GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version
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    2 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-V EVO System
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    cables may vary depending on the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector
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    of the onboard LED. M5A88-V EVO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This
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    The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. O2LED1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Core unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch
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    four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-37
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    Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The
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    allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View
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    Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10
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    the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up
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    you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-5
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    displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive
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    DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-7
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05)
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    setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumper for details. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date [13:51:25] [Thu
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    screen. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU Overclocking [AutOop]tions CPU Ratio Au[tAouto] DRAM Frequency
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    System Time System Date M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot [13:51: supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS
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    mode) if the device supports this mode, and if at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient
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    the submenu. Main M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - Port4 SATA Port5 - Port6 [Auto] [Enabled] [IDE] [IDE] Version 0207 For the better HDD compatibility please set SB850 SATA speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs
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    automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size
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    you installed on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM
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    on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. 3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P Overclock
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    may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17
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    [Extreme] [Manual] GPU Engine to [Manual]. Allows you Power Saving Mode [Enabled power consumption when the system is idle. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS#
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    [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [10 CLK] [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] motherboard. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ CPU & CPU/NB Voltage Mode. Different sub-items appear according to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU
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    -Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to enable and disable clock for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-21
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    . 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
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    C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Core
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    press to display the submenu. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Version 0207 Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Chipset Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller
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    memory errors manually. Internal Graphics M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size SIDEPORT Clock Speed UMA-SP Interleave Mode Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-25
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    AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the AMD 880 HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0207 Allows BIOS
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    AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC 97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-27
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    an item and press to display the configuration options. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0207 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Options Disabled Enabled
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    (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configuration Anti Surge
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    APM Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Power On From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Version 0207 Options Power Off Power On
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    3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Q-Fan Function Chassis Q-Fan Function [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] [3590RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [
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    speed. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Q-Fan Function
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    submenu. Main Ai Tweaker Boot Settings M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Settings ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    Settings Configuration M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Version 0207 Allows BIOS to
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    password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor . Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-35
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    a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter
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    to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Profile Tools Version 0207 Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC
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    can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS
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    3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard
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    Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-1
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    the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in the
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    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 allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-5
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    if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Chapter 4 • EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek 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
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    overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • When GPU Boost is enabled, ASUS EPU will be set to High Performance mode automatically. To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1. Install the ASUS TurboV EVO utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Install the ASUS GPU Boost driver
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    system load. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of your system. 1. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Turbo Unlocker is
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    EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key-three powerful tools that allow you to overclock your system effectively. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows
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    overclocks your system settings, including the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will take effect after the system automatically reboots. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    overclock to by adjusting the slider, and then click Apply. The CPU options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start upgrading the CPU and restart the system. 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS support Chapter 4
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    4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB850 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later
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    4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s)
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    AMD or RAID 10 configuration. • BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are set to [RAID] mode. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO
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    option> 9. Press + to enter the screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Any Key To Continue....... ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-17 Chapter 4
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    >. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive
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    Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 4-19
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    5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details
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    only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the cards) 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.
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    1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 1 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-3
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    the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to
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    Control Center from the shortcut menu. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 2. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then clear the Enable CrossFire™ check box. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. The screen blacks out for about one minute. 3. Click OK. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-5
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    Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 7. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then select the Enable CrossFire follow the below instructions. 1. Follow steps from the confirmation window. 3. Follow steps
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