Asus M5A88-M EVO Support Question
Asus M5A88-M EVO Support Question
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Question posted by mlahlou on March 6th, 2014
How To Activate 4 Cores Please ?
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User Manual - Page 1
M5A88-M EVO
Motherboard
User Manual - Page 3
Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M5A88-M EVO specifications summary ix
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1
1.2 Package contents 1-1
1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3
1.4 Before you proceed 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6
...
User Manual - Page 9
... CPU for this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
*** Refer to 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support
Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback. M5A88-M EVO specifications summary
CPU...
User Manual - Page 10
...ports at the back panel)
2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at 1MHz increment
Overclocking protection: - Core Unlocker
ASUS Exclusive Features - TPU Switch - Auto Tuning Precision Tweaker 2
- MemOK! - ASUS ...)
ASUS MyLogo 2™
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- M5A88-M EVO specifications summary
Audio
USB ASUS unique features
ASUS exclusive overclocking features
Realtek® ALC892...
User Manual - Page 11
... EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE
1 x Driver DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I /O ports
1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch
1 x MemOK! xi
M5A88-M EVO specifications summary
Back panel I/O ports
Internal connectors
BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out...
User Manual - Page 13
...+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! Before...
User Manual - Page 15
... adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by Windows® 7/Vista OS only.
• Refer to... a total system level up. ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without performing complicated BIOS changes. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of real-time OC-now a reality...
User Manual - Page 17
...M5A88-M EVO
1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the ...
User Manual - Page 18
... can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A88-M EVO
1-6
Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Placement direction...
User Manual - Page 19
...CLRTC)
1-23
1-27 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29
1-33 19. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout
1
2
3
41
5
6
24.4cm(9.6in)
KB_USB56
SPDIFO_ HDMI
ATX12V
TPU
EPU
02LED2 PWR_FAN...M5A88-M EVO
1-7 AM3+ CPU socket 6. switch
Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,
4-pin ATX12V) 3. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1)
Page 1-33
1-28 12. Core...
User Manual - Page 20
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+
2. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches ...one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a small triangle.
4. The CPU fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up ...
User Manual - Page 21
... can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions.
7. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM
ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU.
When the CPU is locked.
6.
Install...
User Manual - Page 23
...M5A88-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-11
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard... and fan to plug this connector.
1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with...
User Manual - Page 24
...4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - OCZ
OCZ3XTEP2000C9LV4GK
4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -
M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for the OS can support up to install ...higher frequency DIMMs.
• Due to the memory address limitation on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs...
User Manual - Page 33
... your
fingers when pressing the retaining
1
clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. DIMM notch
ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-21 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
1.
Locked Retaining Clip
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. The DIMM might get damaged
when it fits in...
User Manual - Page 37
...174; Vista
Windows® 7
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ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-25
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black
Gray
Headset ...device of sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard:
Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub
Supported •
...
User Manual - Page 45
... LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is set to Enable. M5A88-M EVO
02LED1
M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker LED
The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in sequence during motherboard booting process. ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-33 If an error is solved... the LED next to locate the root problem within a second.
DRAM LED
M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO DRAM LED
4.
User Manual - Page 47
... same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup.
• You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning features in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the TPU switch.
• If you have made.
3. M5A88-M EVO
Core_Unlocker
M5A88-M EVO Core Unlocker switch
ASUS M5A88-M EVO
1-35 TPU switch
This switch allows you...
User Manual - Page 57
... Scroll bar
Advanced
M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup
CPU Configuration
Module Version: OrochiPI 0.0.7.3-1
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Revision: C2
Cache L1: 512KB
Cache L2: 2048KB
Cache L3: 6MB
Options
Speed : 3000MHz
Disabled
uCode Patch Level: 0x10000C6Enabled
Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet C1E Support ASUS Core Unclocker CPU Core Activation
[Disabled] [Enalbed...
User Manual - Page 67
...]
CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to activate the second CPU core. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
2nd Core [On] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Activation item to [Manual] and allows you to decrease power consumption. 2.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings
M5A88-M EVO BIOS Setup...
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