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... this guide vii M5A88-M EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... this guide vii M5A88-M EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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... ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz ** AMD® FX Series CPU for this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. *** Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback. M5A88-M EVO...
... ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz ** AMD® FX Series CPU for this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. *** Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback. M5A88-M EVO...
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... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and ...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO...
... you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and ...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO...
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... connection, which enhances system performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. It is a set...multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to meet the ...
... connection, which enhances system performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed digital video for both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub. It is a set...multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to meet the ...
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... system up and running in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. The built-in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to reduce carbon footprint... requirements in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you...
... system up and running in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the button to patch memory issues. The built-in no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to reduce carbon footprint... requirements in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you...
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Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the ...are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-11 3.
Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the ...are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-11 3.
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... if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - PATRIOT PVT36G2000LLK 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - 9-9-9-24 1.65V - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - 6-9-6-24 1.65V - - 1.65V - - 1.65V - 9 1.65V - - 1.65V - - 1.65V - 9-9-9-24 1.65V - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors...
... if you obtain memory modules from a memory module. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - PATRIOT PVT36G2000LLK 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - 9-9-9-24 1.65V - 9-9-9-27 1.65V - 6-9-6-24 1.65V - - 1.65V - - 1.65V - 9 1.65V - - 1.65V - - 1.65V - 9-9-9-24 1.65V - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors...
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...it 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... higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel...
...it 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... higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel...
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...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system... to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3.
...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system... to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3.
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... M600 Core (2.0 GHz HT3) (1.8 GHz HT3) 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon™ II 405e Tri Core (1.8 GHz HT3) 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon™ II M300 (1.6 GHz HT3) System Memory UMA Size Graphics Engine Driver Version SBIOS Version Operating System Power Mode 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon™ II Dual Core (1.8 GHz HT3) 2GB (DDR3-1066 and...
... M600 Core (2.0 GHz HT3) (1.8 GHz HT3) 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon™ II 405e Tri Core (1.8 GHz HT3) 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon™ II M300 (1.6 GHz HT3) System Memory UMA Size Graphics Engine Driver Version SBIOS Version Operating System Power Mode 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon™ II Dual Core (1.8 GHz HT3) 2GB (DDR3-1066 and...
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.... switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM ... increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch to enhance...
.... switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM ... increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch to enhance...
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... of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
... of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller...
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...Item +- If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] ... Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto] CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A88-M EVO ...
...Item +- If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] ... Memory Voltage 1.500 [Auto] CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A88-M EVO ...
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... [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.17 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage...CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.50V to 2.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the sideport memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.19 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values...
... [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.17 SidePort Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage...CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.50V to 2.80V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the sideport memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.19 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values...
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... you to enable or disable bank swizzle mode. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] ...Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled] Allows you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA] or ...
... you to enable or disable bank swizzle mode. Configuraiton options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] ...Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled] Allows you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA] or ...
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...] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in . The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Select an item then press to change the advanced settings...
...] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in . The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Select an item then press to change the advanced settings...
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Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0203 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select ...saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to run the utility. • This function...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file...
Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0203 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select ...saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to run the utility. • This function...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file...