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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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU......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...
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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU......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...
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...W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 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™... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) xi With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up ...
...W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 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™... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) xi With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up ...
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.... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are 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...
.... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are 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...
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...power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up and running in no additional cost. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. Simply pick the ... BIOS changes. This tool also provides stability testing. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. CPU ...
...power saving technology that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up and running in no additional cost. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a simple switch. Simply pick the ... BIOS changes. This tool also provides stability testing. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your motherboard will do the rest. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. CPU ...
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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 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 ... 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 any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 ... 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 any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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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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Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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.
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... / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Right Ensure that all power cables are unplugged...
... / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Right Ensure that all power cables are unplugged...
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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 documentation, follow the latter. 2.3.2 Installing the... the instructions in this section do not have 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 you install the heatsink and ...; The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7
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 documentation, follow the latter. 2.3.2 Installing the... the instructions in this section do not have 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 you install the heatsink and ...; The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7
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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. 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!
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...) sockets. 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...
...) sockets. 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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... Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. For more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. Under the default state, ...not support DIMMs made up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. The system...
... Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. For more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. Under the default state, ...not support DIMMs made up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. The system...
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... Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings,... setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. The following subsections describe the slots and...
... Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings,... setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. The following subsections describe the slots and...
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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 ...2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support...
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 ...2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support...
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... DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that...user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Chapter 2 3. If the test fails, the system...
... DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that...user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! Chapter 2 3. If the test fails, the system...
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Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options function of the display on your HDTV screen. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Move the ..., or 1080i. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or...
Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Scaling Options. 5. The Scaling Options function of the display on your HDTV screen. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Move the ..., or 1080i. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Using this slider increases or...
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... Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M5A88-V EVO PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on... the IDE ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the...
... Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M5A88-V EVO PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on... the IDE ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the...
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... 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 4. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable...
... 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 4. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable...
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...GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You ...can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the ...
...GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You ...can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the ...