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... to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200... HDMI and D-Sub • DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI™ with max. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
... to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200... HDMI and D-Sub • DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI™ with max. SidePort Memory - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
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... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along... / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer ...
... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along... / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 devices. 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer ...
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... 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 module) PWR_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin...
... 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 module) PWR_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin...
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... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 19. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. TPU switch (TPU) 8. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...2-5 2-10 2-36 2-36 2-19 2-18 2-20 2-35 2-27 2-26 2-17 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-31 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-3 switch 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU LED (02LED2) 7. Core Unlocker switch ...
... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 19. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. TPU switch (TPU) 8. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...2-5 2-10 2-36 2-36 2-19 2-18 2-20 2-35 2-27 2-26 2-17 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-29 2-28 2-31 2-31 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-3 switch 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. TPU LED (02LED2) 7. Core Unlocker switch ...
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... the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... motherboard. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Press the...
... the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... motherboard. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Press the...
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... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other...
... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other...
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...[Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you 've selected. If this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto... to become unstable! The valid value ranges vary according to [Overclock Profile] and allows you install a AM3 CPU. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to your CPU model.
...[Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 3.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you 've selected. If this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Configuration options: [Auto... to become unstable! The valid value ranges vary according to [Overclock Profile] and allows you install a AM3 CPU. The following two items appear only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to your CPU model.
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... the installation is enabled on your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics...
... the installation is enabled on your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista / 7 • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics...