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This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product ...via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Before 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product ...via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Before 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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...by simply unlocking the extra cores, without exiting or rebooting the OS; User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Its ability to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly ...boosts graphics performance with just a few clicks away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). Moreover, the...
...by simply unlocking the extra cores, without exiting or rebooting the OS; User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Its ability to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly ...boosts graphics performance with just a few clicks away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). Moreover, the...
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... install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5
... install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5
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TPU LED (O2LED2) 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. Digital audio connector (4-1...! 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 Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5...
TPU LED (O2LED2) 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. Digital audio connector (4-1...! 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 Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5...
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... monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on ...the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6.
... monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on ...the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise...
... on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise...
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... so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-21 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove...
... so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-21 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values...
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... - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker...
... - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker...
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... connector is purchased separately. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. DO NOT place jumper..., chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 2. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27
... connector is purchased separately. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. DO NOT place jumper..., chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 2. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27
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...for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A88-M EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-M EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA ... based on the OS). The S/PDIF module is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version...
...for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A88-M EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-M EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA ... based on the OS). The S/PDIF module is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version...
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...front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-31 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V... USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND M5A88-M EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
...front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-31 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V... USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND M5A88-M EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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... until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-33 3. DRAM LED M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO DRAM LED 4. M5A88-M EVO 02LED1 M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED...
... until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-33 3. DRAM LED M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO DRAM LED 4. M5A88-M EVO 02LED1 M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED...
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.... Core_Unlocker switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU switch This switch allows you have made. 3. M5A88-M EVO Core_Unlocker M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker switch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-35 2. TPU M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO TPU switch • The TPU LED (02LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. •...the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning features in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS settings, or enable the TPU function at the same time.
.... Core_Unlocker switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the TPU function. TPU switch This switch allows you have made. 3. M5A88-M EVO Core_Unlocker M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker switch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-35 2. TPU M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO TPU switch • The TPU LED (02LED2) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. •...the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning features in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS settings, or enable the TPU function at the same time.
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... update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the ...
... update the BIOS: 1. c. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the ...
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... a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ... drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when...
... a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ... drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when...
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...: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO...
...: ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-M EVO...
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... BIOS Setup program. If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously....your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Do this motherboard. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-7 They may not exactly match what you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at ...
... BIOS Setup program. If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously....your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Do this motherboard. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-7 They may not exactly match what you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at ...
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...selected item. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar do not fit on the screen. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. To change the value of...A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar Advanced M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup 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...
...selected item. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar do not fit on the screen. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. To change the value of...A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar Advanced M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup 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...
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... LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.
... LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A88-M EVO 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.