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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™ 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 ...
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™ 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 ...
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.../ Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS TurboV. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking ...capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT...
.../ Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS TurboV. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking ...capabilities. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT...
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DRAM_LED 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 1 11 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS VIA VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB78 USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 ...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 module) ...
DRAM_LED 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR SATA6G_5 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 1 11 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS VIA VT6330 SB_PWR CLRTC USB78 USB910 IE1394_1 PANEL 12 13 14 ...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 module) ...
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...8-pin EATX12V) 3. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. TPU LED (02LED2) 7. MemOK! switch 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB850 Serial...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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 19. TPU switch (TPU) 8. ...
...8-pin EATX12V) 3. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. TPU LED (02LED2) 7. MemOK! switch 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB850 Serial...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 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 19. TPU switch (TPU) 8. ...
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Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only...
Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only...
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...CPU on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The following two items appear only when you install a AM3 CPU. Profile you've selected. Configuration options: [Auto] 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [D.O.C.P.]... and displays the current DRAM profile information. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Profile...
...CPU on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-17 The following two items appear only when you install a AM3 CPU. Profile you've selected. Configuration options: [Auto] 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [D.O.C.P.]... and displays the current DRAM profile information. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology. Profile...
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...to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Press to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is enabled ...: • 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 proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver ...
...to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Press to confirm. 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. The DVD automatically displays the Highlights menu if Autorun is enabled ...: • 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 proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the driver ...