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...MT/s; Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - resolution 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Supports H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2,...BD Audio Layer Content Protection - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
...MT/s; Optical S/PDIF Out port at the back panel) (continued on the next page) xi E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.11 11 5/26/10 4:03:23 PM ASUS Noise Filter 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back I/O - resolution 2048 x 1536 @85Hz Supports H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2,...BD Audio Layer Content Protection - resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D with max. M4A88TD-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA output Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
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... natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability... Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with just one touch; ATI® CrossFireX™...
... natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability... Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with just one touch; ATI® CrossFireX™...
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...applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, this motherboard has adopted the brand...performance boost by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for the best graphics performance. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. The technology...
...applications before entering the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, this motherboard has adopted the brand...performance boost by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for the best graphics performance. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 1-3 5/26/10 4:03:30 PM is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. The technology...
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...Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN SPDIFO_ HDMI EATX12V VGA DVI F_ ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (... 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS...
...Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN SPDIFO_ HDMI EATX12V VGA DVI F_ ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (... 8 MemOK! 9 10 1 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN ICS 477C AMD® 880G PCIEX1_1 SATA5 SATA2 11 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E M4A88TD-V EVO SATA6 SATA3 SATA1 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 AAFP ALC 892 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI3 USB1314 AMD® SB850 PRI_EIDE Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS...
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...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. AM3 CPU Socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. ... 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34 PM Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! Serial port connector ...
...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. AM3 CPU Socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. ... 2-35 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-39 2-21 2-39 2-23 2-22 2-38 2-30 2-29 2-20 2-38 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-31 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.3 3 2-3 5/26/10 4:03:34 PM Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! Serial port connector ...
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... designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct ... bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM
... designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct ... bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. M4A88TD-V EVO M4A88TD-V EVO CPU socket AM3 2. Socket lever ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.5 5 2-5 5/26/10 4:03:41 PM
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... Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 AMD-certified heatsink and... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the...
... Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 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 AMD-certified heatsink and... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD-V EVO_Contents V2.7 7 2-7 5/26/10 4:03:47 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the...
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...; AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD...
...; AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO E5889_M4A88TD...
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... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • 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...
... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • 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...