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Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you to upgrade your CPU at no additional cost. Simply pick the 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 interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on system load. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with more power when you need it. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* TPU Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with just a simple switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. MemOK! MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time. * The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3

Section	Page
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
M5A88-V EVO specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*	16
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Switches*	17
1.3.4 ASUS unique features	17
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Layout contents	21
2.2.3 Placement direction	22
2.2.4 Screw holes	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	25
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	30
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	30
2.5 Expansion slots	31
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	31
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	32
2.5.4 PCI slots	33
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot	33
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	33
2.6 Jumper	35
2.7 Onboard switches	36
2.8 Connectors	39
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	39
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	42
2.8.3 Internal connectors	44
2.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	52
2.9 Onboard LEDs	53
2.10 Starting up for the first time	55
2.11 Turning off the computer	55
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	57
3.1 Knowing BIOS	57
3.2 Updating BIOS	57
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	58
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	60
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	61
3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	62
3.3 BIOS setup program	65
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	65
3.3.2 Menu bar	65
3.3.3 Navigation keys	66
3.3.4 Menu items	66
3.3.5 Submenu items	66
3.3.6 Configuration fields	66
3.3.7 Pop-up window	66
3.3.8 Scroll bar	66
3.3.9 General help	66
3.4 Main menu	67
3.4.1 SATA6G_1/2/3/5/6, ESATA6G	67
3.4.2 SATA Configuration	69
3.4.3 System Information	70
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	71
3.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto]	72
3.5.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto]	72
3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto]	73
3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	73
3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]	73
3.5.6 HT Link Speed [Auto]	74
3.5.7 GPU Booster [Enabled]	74
3.5.8 OC Tuner Utility	74
3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration	74
3.5.10 DRAM Driving Configuration	75
3.5.11 CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset]	76
2.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]	76
2.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.16 NB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.17 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.18 SB Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.19 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto]	77
2.5.20 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	77
2.5.21 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	77
2.5.22 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled]	77
3.6 Advanced menu	78
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	78
3.6.2 Chipset	80
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	82
3.6.4 PCIPnP	83
3.6.5 USB Configuration	84
3.7 Power menu	85
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	85
3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	85
3.7.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	85
3.7.4 APM Configuration	86
3.7.5 HW Monitor Configuration	87
3.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	88
3.7.7 NB Thermal Protect [Enabled]	88
3.8 Boot menu	89
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	89
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	90
3.8.3 Security	91
3.9 Tools menu	93
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	93
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	93
3.10 Exit menu	95
Chapter 4: Software support	97
4.1 Installing an operating system	97
4.2 Support DVD information	97
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	97
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	98
4.3 Software information	99
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	99
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	100
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	101
4.3.4 ASUS EPU	102
4.3.5 Audio configurations	103
4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost	104
4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker	105
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO	106
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	106
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	107
4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP	108
4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key	108
4.5 RAID configurations	109
4.5.1 RAID definitions	109
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	110
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	110
4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	111
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	114
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	114
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	114
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	114
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	115
Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support	117
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	117
5.1.1 Requirements	117
5.1.2 Before you begin	117
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	118
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	119
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	119
5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology	120
5.2.1 System requirements	120
5.2.2 Before you proceed	120
5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver	120

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Chapter 1

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level

up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet

stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

CPU Level Up

CPU Level Up allows you to upgrade your CPU at no additional cost. Simply pick the

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 interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts

AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on

system load. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with more power when you need it.

GPU Boost

GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance.

User-friendly UI facilitates ﬂexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver

multiple overclocking proﬁles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.

1.3.3

ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Switches*

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. ASUS Auto

tuning feature can intelligently optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the

TurboV gives you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance

under varied system conditions.

Core Unlocker

ASUS Core Unlocker simpliﬁes the activation of a latent AMD

CPU—with just a simple

switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without

performing complicated BIOS changes.

MemOK!

MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool

requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe

settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and

running in no time.

* The actual overclocking result depends on the system conﬁguration.

1.3.4

ASUS unique features

ASUS Power Solutions

ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and

energy consumption.

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system

loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.