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... 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. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
... 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. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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... deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* TPU Unleash your system boot success. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Overclocking is never as easy as this. Enjoy an instant performance boost ...6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. determines failsafe settings and dramatically...
... deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches* TPU Unleash your system boot success. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Overclocking is never as easy as this. Enjoy an instant performance boost ...6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. determines failsafe settings and dramatically...
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... 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 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... 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 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-30 2-32 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 AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 12. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-30 2-32 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 AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 12. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...
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Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 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 processors. Ensure that ...
Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 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 processors. Ensure that ...
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7
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CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 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.
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 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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... OS can support up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
... OS can support up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For more memory on the motherboard. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and...
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... cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
... cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
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Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 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 ...
Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 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 ...
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...pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to re-enter data. You can ...
...pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure due to re-enter data. You can ...
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TPU switch This switch allows you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you to Enable. 2. Refer to section 2.9 ..., the TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. TPU M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU switch • The O2LED2 LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enable or disable the TPU function.
TPU switch This switch allows you have made. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you to Enable. 2. Refer to section 2.9 ..., the TPU function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS setup program, and enable the TPU function at the same time. TPU M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO TPU switch • The O2LED2 LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to enable or disable the TPU function.
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... port 11. D-Sub Out port 4. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. IEEE 1394a port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
... port 11. D-Sub Out port 4. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. IEEE 1394a port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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... mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display on your HDTV screen. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1.
... mode through the ATI Displays Manager does not create conflicting resolutions, select the Use the scaling values instead of the display on your HDTV screen. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1.
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-25
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-25
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...RAID] in the BIOS. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND M5A88-V EVO SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1... Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI] in the BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. 2.
...RAID] in the BIOS. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND M5A88-V EVO SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1... Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI] in the BIOS. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. 2.
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... USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.
... USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.
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... Select item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M5A88-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP...
... Select item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 M5A88-V EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-V EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP...
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... the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-33 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-V EVO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning...
... the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-33 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M5A88-V EVO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-V EVO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning...
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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that ... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. M5A88-V EVO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ...
This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that ... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. M5A88-V EVO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ...