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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...2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii 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...
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...2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii 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...
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Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 Audio configurations 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost 4-8 4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 Audio configurations 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS GPU Boost 4-8 4.3.7 Turbo Unlocker 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
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... DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) xi 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 up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** ...
... DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) xi 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 up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** ...
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... only) - GPU Boost Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Power Solutions - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports...
... only) - GPU Boost Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Power Solutions - Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports...
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... 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. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
... 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. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
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... only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! 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...
... only. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! 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...
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... 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to , and your motherboard will do the rest. Its ability to upgrade your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics performance. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . CPU...
... 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to , and your motherboard will do the rest. Its ability to upgrade your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics performance. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . 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. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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 ...
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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 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 MemOK! 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 10. Clear RTC...
... 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 MemOK! 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 10. Clear RTC...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to 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 rear part of the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to 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 rear part of the chassis.
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... you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins...
... you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins...
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... the installed CPU, ensuring that 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 If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 Retention...
... the installed CPU, ensuring that 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 If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Chapter 2 Retention...
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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! 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. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin 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! 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. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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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. 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 one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ...
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. 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 one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ...
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...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-...latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective ...
...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-...latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective ...
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... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion...
... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion...
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... the slots. 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 2.5.4 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...
... the slots. 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 2.5.4 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...
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You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. For system failure due to re-enter data. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of ... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON...
You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. For system failure due to re-enter data. M5A88-V EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A88-V EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of ... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON...