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...Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for reference only. 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 with different...
...Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for reference only. 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 with different...
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... graphics performance. Its ability to upgrade your performance with more power when you in touch with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to .... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to speed up and running in no additional cost. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time...
... graphics performance. Its ability to upgrade your performance with more power when you in touch with ASUS' simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to .... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to speed up and running in no additional cost. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time...
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... 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
... 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
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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 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED...
... 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 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED...
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Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit ...
Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit ...
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... that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 the CPU heatsink or CPU before...
... that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 the CPU heatsink or CPU before...
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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. 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!
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. 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!
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... vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 3GB system memory if... dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
... vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 3GB system memory if... dependent on its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
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... and the card inoperable. Ensure to do not need to the table on the next page for the card. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for...
... and the card inoperable. Ensure to do not need to the table on the next page for the card. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for...
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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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... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 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 clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn...
... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-17 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 clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn...
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... the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you to Enable. 2. 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. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU...
... the same time. TPU switch This switch allows you to Enable. 2. 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. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-19 Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU...
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.... • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. External SATA port 11. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. DVI-D Out pot 9. D-Sub Out...
.... • To use hot plugging, set the SATA Port1 - 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. External SATA port 11. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for details. DVI-D Out pot 9. D-Sub Out...
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... in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Scaling Options function of the...
... in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-23 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Scaling Options function of the...
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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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...version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 RSATA_RXN1 GND...] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27
...version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 RSATA_RXN1 GND...] in the BIOS. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. See section 3.4.2 SATA Configuration for details. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-27
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...GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A88-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at ...pin USB78; USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29
...GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A88-V EVO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A88-V EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at ...pin USB78; USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29
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... details. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 By default, this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail 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 purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a...
... details. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-31 By default, this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail 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 purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a...
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... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-...
... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 2 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate ... LED lights up to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A88-V EVO Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 2 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate ... LED lights up to locate the root problem within a second. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO DRAM LED ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-35 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. If an error is found...