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M5A88-V EVO Motherboard
M5A88-V EVO Motherboard
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... Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
... Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes...
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... cables are connected. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your area. Safety information Electrical ..., screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product ...
... cables are connected. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your area. Safety information Electrical ..., screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product ...
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...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this...
...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this...
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...with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus .../ 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to www.amd.com for up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD®...
...with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32bit operating system. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus .../ 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to www.amd.com for up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD®...
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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Thank you start installing the...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Thank you start installing the...
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...and accelerates data transfer rate up to boost system performance. the latest connectivity standard. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in TurboV provides the best O.C. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 ...support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of real-time OC-now a reality with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 2000(O. C.)/1866...
...and accelerates data transfer rate up to boost system performance. the latest connectivity standard. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in TurboV provides the best O.C. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 ...support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of real-time OC-now a reality with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)* ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 2000(O. C.)/1866...
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... to optimize performance under varied system conditions. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 See the CPU speed and enjoy better performance instantly. Its ability to upgrade your CPU at no time. * The actual overclocking result depends...
... to optimize performance under varied system conditions. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 See the CPU speed and enjoy better performance instantly. Its ability to upgrade your CPU at no time. * The actual overclocking result depends...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the chipset and power phase area through product design and innovation to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). This protection eliminates the need to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ErP ready The motherboard...ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in 0.01V steps to achieve the most precise setting for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the chipset and power phase area through product design and innovation to restore corrupted BIOS data from switching power supply unit (PSU). This protection eliminates the need to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ErP ready The motherboard...ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in 0.01V steps to achieve the most precise setting for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change..., such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change..., such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIFO_ HDMI DVI_VGA F_ ESATA6G_ USB34 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO asmedia ASM1042 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G RTL 8111E Super I/O AAFP ALC892 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M5A88-V EVO PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 COM1 USB1314 USB1112 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin...
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIFO_ HDMI DVI_VGA F_ ESATA6G_ USB34 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO asmedia ASM1042 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G RTL 8111E Super I/O AAFP ALC892 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M5A88-V EVO PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 COM1 USB1314 USB1112 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing ...
Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing ...
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... for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU... AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on...
... for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU... AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on...
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ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. CPU_FAN M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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... operation. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install...
... operation. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install...
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... For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
... For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...ASUS design, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS M5A88-V EVO...
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... the socket. Apply force to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might...
... the socket. Apply force to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might...
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...IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ... next page for information on the slot. 5. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
...IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ... next page for information on the slot. 5. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - USB 3.0 controller - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller...
... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - USB 3.0 controller - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller...
