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... 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 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - 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...
... 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 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - 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...
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...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples ...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek ...supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products ...
...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples ...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek ...supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products ...
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...contents of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX...
...contents of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX...
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... resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. 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™...™. resolution up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued 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...
... resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080p) Supports Dual-link DVI with max. 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™...™. resolution up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued 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...
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.... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
.... • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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...TurboV provides the best O.C. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This .... The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of real-time OC-now a reality with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...
...TurboV provides the best O.C. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This .... The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of real-time OC-now a reality with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...
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...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 improves your system up . ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Turbo Unlocker Turbo Unlocker is an ... Up allows you want to overclock to upgrade your motherboard will do the rest. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is never as easy as this. beginners can...
...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 improves your system up . ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Turbo Unlocker Turbo Unlocker is an ... Up allows you want to overclock to upgrade your motherboard will do the rest. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with Auto Tuning! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is never as easy as this. beginners can...
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... corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and...
... corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Chapter 1 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and...
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... the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that you use a CPU designed ... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2.
...AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that you use a CPU designed ... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2.
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ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions ... heatsink and fan: 1. If 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the installed CPU...
ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-7 Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions ... heatsink and fan: 1. If 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the installed CPU...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-9 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5.
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... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3...
... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO 240-pin DDR3...
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... the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module.... For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can support up to ...
... the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module.... For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can support up to ...
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... be pushed in the wrong direction to ensure proper sitting of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Apply force to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with...
... be pushed in the wrong direction to ensure proper sitting of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Apply force to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with...
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... or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw ...the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Ensure to the ...
... or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw ...the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Ensure to the ...
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... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments...
... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments...