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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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...has been designed to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do...indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance ...
...has been designed to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do...indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance ...
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... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. ... chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes the ATI®...
... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. ... chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes the ATI®...
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...Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and D-Sub • DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI™ 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™... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU 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 CPUs support up ...
...Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU Dual independent displays support: • HDMI and D-Sub • DVI and D-Sub Supports HDMI™ 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™... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU 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 CPUs support up ...
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... buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 different models. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
... buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 different models. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
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..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000(O. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in TurboV provides the best O.C. C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based...
..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is designed to support up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000(O. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in TurboV provides the best O.C. C.)/1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based...
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...* TPU Unleash your system boot success. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with just a simple switch. 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 ...when you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. Its ability to upgrade your motherboard will do the rest. Even O.C. Turbo Unlocker gets you in real time for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the...
...* TPU Unleash your system boot success. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with just a simple switch. 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 ...when you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. Its ability to upgrade your motherboard will do the rest. Even O.C. Turbo Unlocker gets you in real time for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the...
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... energyefficient products through high efficient heat-exchange. 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 your favorite settings. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you ...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, ...
... energyefficient products through high efficient heat-exchange. 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 your favorite settings. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you ...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.003125V steps, ...
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... 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. 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...remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
... 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. 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...remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
... panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A88-V EVO Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...8482; 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO...: 1. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2.
...8482; 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. DO...: 1. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2.
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... 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. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You...
... 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. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 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! 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. 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! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 2 5.
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... 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 prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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...
... 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 prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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...
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...ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard...you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation...
...ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard...you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation...
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... DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the...
... DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the...
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... 2. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components.... for later use . Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card.
... 2. ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-13 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components.... for later use . Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card.
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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 - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Onboard PATA Controller - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB...
... 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 - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Onboard PATA Controller - shared - - - - - - 1394 Controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB...