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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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 ...
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...; 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* * Refer to www.asus.com for Blu-ray Playback. Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage / RAID AMD®... or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to 5200MT/s; M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
...; 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1GB Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* * Refer to www.asus.com for Blu-ray Playback. Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage / RAID AMD®... or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to 5200MT/s; M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
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... at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vChipset (NB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency... vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment - Profile - M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-streaming, and ...
... at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vChipset (NB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency... vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.01V increment - Profile - M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-streaming, and ...
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...2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Driver DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I /O ports 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! xi M5A88-M EVO specifications... summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
...2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE 1 x Driver DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I /O ports 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! xi M5A88-M EVO specifications... summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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... 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! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the...delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm...
... 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! ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the...delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm...
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... to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level... Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. settings in different ...
... to overclock without performing complicated BIOS changes. This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a total system level up. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level... Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. settings in different ...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M5A88-M EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M5A88-M EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) Page 1-33 1-28 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. MemOK! switch Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. ...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...
...connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) Page 1-33 1-28 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. MemOK! switch Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-30 1-11 16. ...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...
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... NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100...
... NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100...
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... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down...
... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down...
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... retention bracket in place. 4. 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention...
... retention bracket in place. 4. 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking ... capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking ... capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3...
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... when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-21 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The...
... when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-21 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The...
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... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the...
... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the...
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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 The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below...
... - 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 The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below...
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... fan connectors. The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27 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...
... fan connectors. The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27 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...
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... (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; Find the proper ...) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT standardizes as a printer. LPT M5A88-M EVO GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB...
... (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; Find the proper ...) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT standardizes as a printer. LPT M5A88-M EVO GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB...
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...8226; When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 ... Audio Devices > Sound Playback to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony...
...8226; When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 ... Audio Devices > Sound Playback to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony...