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3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load 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 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 02/11/2010] SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 ESATA6G SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA Configuration System Information [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Tools General help Version 0207 Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-9

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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ASUS M5A88-V EVO

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Chapter 3

3.3

BIOS setup program

A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modiﬁcation. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues

with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>,

or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the

system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the ﬁrst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven

program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options

using the navigation keys.

•

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

•

If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load 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 section

2.6 Jumper

for details.

3.3.1

BIOS menu screen

3.3.2

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system conﬁguration

Ai Tweaker

For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced

For changing the advanced system settings

Power

For changing the advanced power management (APM) conﬁguration

Boot

For changing the system boot conﬁguration

Tools

For conﬁguring options for special functions

Exit

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup

Version 0207

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a ﬁeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conﬁgure system Date.

←→

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Change Field

Tab

Select Field

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar

Submenu items

Conﬁguration ﬁelds

Menu items

System Time

[13:51:25]

System Date

[Thu 02/11/2010]

SATA6G_1

[Not Detected]

SATA6G_2

[Not Detected]

SATA6G_3

[Not Detected]

ESATA6G

[Not Detected]

SATA6G_5

[Not Detected]

SATA6G_6

[Not Detected]

SATA Conﬁguration

System Information