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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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ ... Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for this motherboard supports up to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** Please use... Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback. resolution up to 5200MT/s; With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz ** AMD® FX Series CPU for the AMD® CPU support...
M5A88-M EVO specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ ... Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution up to 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for this motherboard supports up to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** Please use... Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback. resolution up to 5200MT/s; With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz ** AMD® FX Series CPU for the AMD® CPU support...
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... Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - TPU & EPU - vChipset (NB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.003125V increment - ASUS O.C. GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued...
... Tuning Precision Tweaker 2 - M5A88-M EVO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Retasking, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - TPU & EPU - vChipset (NB): Adjustable chipset voltage at 0.003125V increment - ASUS O.C. GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued...
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... 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! 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 port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
... 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! 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 port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it... capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A88-M EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it... capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M EVO motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...
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... Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking...
... Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a latent AMD® CPU. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-3 Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking...
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ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from ...
ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 correct orientation. M5A88-M EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 correct orientation. M5A88-M EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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...DRAM_LED MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 USB1112... (10-1 pin COM1) 8. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-33 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7.
...DRAM_LED MemOK! 9 10 24.4cm(9.6in) 02LED1 CORE_UNLOCKER LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO 2 Intel® RS880P PCIEX1_1 11 RTL 8111E 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 M5A88-M EVO 12 ASM 1042 ICS PCIEX1_2 9LPRS485 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® SB850 13 ALC 892 AAFP PCI1 USB78 SPDIF_OUT USB910 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 USB1112... (10-1 pin COM1) 8. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-33 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-31 1-34 ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7.
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... only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. The CPU fits only in place. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3...
... only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU socket AM3+ 2. The CPU fits only in place. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3...
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... comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 5. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever...
... comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-9 CPU_FAN M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 5. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever...
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... the CPU fan cable to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-11
... the CPU fan cable to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A88-M EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-11
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...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of accessing information from the blue... B. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration.
...(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of accessing information from the blue... B. KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - M5A88-M EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration.
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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. Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot ...
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. Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot ...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M EVO Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A88-M EVO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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... - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 ESATA6G port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected...
... - 256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips Blu-ray Best resolution Windows® Vista Windows® 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-25 ESATA6G port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected...
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...port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27 The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU ...FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ...
...port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-27 The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU ...FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A88-M EVO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ...
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...GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO Parallel Port Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended ...Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if ...
...GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M5A88-M EVO Parallel Port Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended ...Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if ...
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.... See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A88-M EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-M EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2...Sound Playback to these connectors, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version...
.... See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A88-M EVO SPDIF_OUT M5A88-M EVO Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2...Sound Playback to these connectors, set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID] in the BIOS. ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-29 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A88-M EVO M5A88-M EVO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version...