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... Edition (V1) April 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
... Edition (V1) April 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
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Contents 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 ...
Contents 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 ...
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...devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX...8482; 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
...devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX...8482; 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
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... 0.003125V increment - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at the back panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - TPU - Core Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound...
... 0.003125V increment - vChipset (VDDNB): Adjustable chipset voltage at the back panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - TPU - ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - TPU - Core Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound...
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xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out ... switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out ... switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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...slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
...slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 ...
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...USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A88-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...5. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front...
...USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A88-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...5. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front...
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asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12...up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 9.
asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12...up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 9.
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... not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you select a CPU level. +- Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version...
... not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you select a CPU level. +- Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version...
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... function. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to and from and to the processor. Select this option if you to Mode...
... function. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to and from and to the processor. Select this option if you to Mode...
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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...automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor...CPU Core Activation to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be...
...automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3rd Core [On] Enables or disables the third CPU core. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor...CPU Core Activation to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23 Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be...
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...] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-29 The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and...
...] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-29 The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and...
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...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-V EVO Conforms to the following specifications...Date: Mar. 28, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A88-V EVO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC....
...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-V EVO Conforms to the following specifications...Date: Mar. 28, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A88-V EVO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC....