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M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports up to 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified...max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list Chipset AMD® 880G / SB850 System Bus ...
M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports up to 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified...max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * AMD® AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list Chipset AMD® 880G / SB850 System Bus ...
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... supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1
... supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1
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...such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard ...audio and uncompressed digital video for both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with AMD's latest AM3+ / AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is optimized with enhanced scalability, ...
...such as HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard ...audio and uncompressed digital video for both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with AMD's latest AM3+ / AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is optimized with enhanced scalability, ...
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... 3. AM3+ CPU socket 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-31 USB1112, USB1314) 1-28 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-33 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 ...(64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ DVI_VGA 8 LPT ESATA6G _USB34 DRAM_LED MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium...
... 3. AM3+ CPU socket 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-31 USB1112, USB1314) 1-28 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-33 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 ...(64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ DVI_VGA 8 LPT ESATA6G _USB34 DRAM_LED MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium...
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...90°-100° angle; The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and ...
...90°-100° angle; The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and ...
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... menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for better overclocking capability. ...SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB )... • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for AMD AM3 socket Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) ...
... menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for better overclocking capability. ...SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB )... • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for AMD AM3 socket Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) ...
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... SS - -- 1.65V • • DS - -- 1.65V • • DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • DDR3-1600MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors Part No. Timing AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - CMT4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - F3-12800CL7D...(3 x 2GB) OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip Brand - DDR3-1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
... SS - -- 1.65V • • DS - -- 1.65V • • DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • DDR3-1600MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors Part No. Timing AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - CMT4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - F3-12800CL7D...(3 x 2GB) OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip Brand - DDR3-1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
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... K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC) SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - Elixir - KFC8FNMXFBXX-15A - Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 SAMSUNG SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - DDR3-1333MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. KFC8FMFXFDXX-15A - KFC8FNMXFBXX-15A - PATRIOT PM64M8D38U-15 9 9 9 9 9 - 9-9-9-20 9-9-9-20 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-20 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-20...
... K4B1G0846DHCH9(ECC) SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - Elixir - KFC8FNMXFBXX-15A - Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 SAMSUNG SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - DDR3-1333MHz capability for AMD AM3+ socket Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. KFC8FMFXFDXX-15A - KFC8FNMXFBXX-15A - PATRIOT PM64M8D38U-15 9 9 9 9 9 - 9-9-9-20 9-9-9-20 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-20 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-20...
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... on the A1 slot for better overclocking capability. • The memory QVL lists are for AM3 CPU only. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL for AM3+ CPU. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...
... on the A1 slot for better overclocking capability. • The memory QVL lists are for AM3 CPU only. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL for AM3+ CPU. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...