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    M5A88-M 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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    viii About this guide...ix M5A88-M 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)*......... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design
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    2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-32 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-36 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-38 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 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS
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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
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback
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    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 package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are
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    and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup
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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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    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
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    x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches: - Core Unlocker - MemOK! button ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet
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    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 Chassis fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Core Unlocker
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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-M 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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    Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 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 less power consumption. It features
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    . 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 interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up
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    components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash
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    the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-1
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    Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 24.4cm(9.6in) 13 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5 Super I/O SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-
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    (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 15. Core Unlocker switch 16. Digital
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    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A88-M M5A88-M 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
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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-M 2-7
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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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    to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M5A88-M M5A88-M 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-M 2-9
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    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-M M5A88-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one
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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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    the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support
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    cover (if your motherboard is already installed in 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
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    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 A B C D E F - - shared
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    This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M5A88-M 2-15
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    include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M Normal (Default) M5A88-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 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
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    and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17
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    or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting 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
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    USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (blue), USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. ASUS M5A88
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    Dual display output Supported Not supported DVI + D-Sub • HDMI + D-Sub • DVI + HDMI • Playback of Blu-ray Discs For better playback quality, we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Phenom II
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    entire display area while using the 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
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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 2-22 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-M 2-23
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    ] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. 2. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT M5A88-M GND
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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-M 2-25
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    module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps 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 connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Rotation +12V GND ASUS M5A88-M 2-27
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    GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A88-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/
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    Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A88-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The
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    front panel cables. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on 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
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    M5A88-M M5A88-M DRAM LED 3. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. M5A88-M O2LED1 M5A88-M 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]. ASUS M5A88
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    10 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.
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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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    Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
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    menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M5A88M.ROM ASUS M5A88-M M5A88M Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup
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    disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways
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    Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A88M. ROM. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to
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    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. • NTFS is not
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    to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 03/29/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-7
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    exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives
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    the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See
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    a list of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the M5A88-M BIOS Setup Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support
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    Time System Date M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power 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 ASUS M5A88-M 3-11
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    Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists of the processor. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as
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    to display the submenu. Main M5A88-M BIOS Setup SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Speed OnChip SATA Channel SATA Port1 - Port4 be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors
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    system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0303 Build Date: 03/29/11 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Version 0303 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System
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    [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [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 CPU types. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-15
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    you install on the motherboard. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. You can also
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    to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. The following two items only appear when you install a 6-core CPU. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the
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    Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. Press
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    10 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard ] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ASUS M5A88-M 3-19
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    CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.5.12 CPU a 0.10V interval. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    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
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    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 Activation [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic activation of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. The
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    Select an item then press to display the submenu. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Version 0303 Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Memory to enable or disable the bank swizzle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-23
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    . Set to [User] to adjust all the subitems manually. Internal Graphics M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD HDMI Audio [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [UMA] [Auto] [Auto
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    AMD HDMI Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the AMD HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Boot ROM USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Version 0303 Allows BIOS to select Serial
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    that the front panel audio module supports. [AC 97] Sets the front USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. M5A88-M BIOS
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    M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Kingston DataTraveler Emulation Type [Auto] Version 0303 Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88
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    Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk
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    3.7.4 APM Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-29
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    onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V
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    [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Anti Surge support. Disables the Anti Surge support. 3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled
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    American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority M5A88-M BIOS Setup Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd 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 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during ] The system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-33
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    items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item and press to display the configuration options. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward Version 0303
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    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 ASUS M5A88-M 3-35
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    to display the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot ASUS O.C. Profile Tools Version 0303 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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    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 version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37
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    default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
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    display 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-M 4-1
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    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 the left. 2. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software. Chapter 4 3. Some software
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    Instrumentation 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
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    'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the
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    voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
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    and your PC's system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and
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    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 detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A88-M 4-7
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    Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly
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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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    Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on 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
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    applying Applies all changes immediately • GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-11
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    . 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. • After pressing Start, the
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    you want to 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 Turbo Key
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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 2 or later
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    To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-15
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    Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration. • Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID press to exit the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only
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    to ignore this option> 9. Press + to enter the screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A88-M 4-17
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    :ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx 4-18 Any Key To Continue....... Chapter 4: Software support 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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    the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not
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    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 USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS M5A88
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    Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    requirements: • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3+ / AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to
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    card onto your motherboard. Refer to the User Guide that comes with your graphics card for details. 2. Right-click on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 3. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then
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    Windows® desktop, and then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcut menu. The ATI CATALYST Control Center screen appears. 2. Click Graphics Settings > CrossFire™, then clear the Enable CrossFire card as your main monitor, follow the instructions on the next page. ASUS M5A88-M 5-3
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    Center screen, click Display Manager > Graphics Adapter. Select ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173]. Click OK, and then Yes from the confirmation window. 3. Follow steps 6 to step 8 on Using the onboard graphics card to complete the process of setting up the onboard graphics card as your
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A88-M conform with the essential requirements of the
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