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ASUS M5A88-M 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host ...technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-M motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Thank you start installing the...
ASUS M5A88-M 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host ...technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-M motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Thank you start installing the...
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...Processing Unit)* TPU Unleash your motherboard will do the rest. See the CPU speed and enjoy better performance instantly. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also... GPU in real time for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you need it. ASUS M5A88-M 1-3 and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with just a simple switch...
...Processing Unit)* TPU Unleash your motherboard will do the rest. See the CPU speed and enjoy better performance instantly. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also... GPU in real time for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you need it. ASUS M5A88-M 1-3 and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with just a simple switch...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a ...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-27 2-28 2-5 2-10 2-26 2-24 2-17 2-31 2-16 2-31 2-24 2-29 2-25 2-31 2-18 2-27 2-26 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-3 AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-27 2-28 2-5 2-10 2-26 2-24 2-17 2-31 2-16 2-31 2-24 2-29 2-25 2-31 2-18 2-27 2-26 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-3 AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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... Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation... the pins and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5
... Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation... the pins and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-M 2-7
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M5A88-M 2-7
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Chapter 2 5. ASUS M5A88-M 2-9 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!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Chapter 2 5. ASUS M5A88-M 2-9 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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...you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules... for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
...you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules... for the dual-channel configuration. 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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Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord ...
Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M5A88-M 2-13 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord ...
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... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M5A88-M 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics...
... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot ASUS M5A88-M 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics...
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... BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored ...next set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
... BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored ...next set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. DVI-D Out pot 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (blue), USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. ASUS M5A88-M 2-19 LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. D-Sub Out port 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI Out port*** 2.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. DVI-D Out pot 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (blue), USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. ASUS M5A88-M 2-19 LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. PS/2 keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple) 6. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. ***: Refer to the notes and troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling on the next pages. D-Sub Out port 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI Out port*** 2.
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... area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop...
... area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M5A88-M 2-21 Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop...
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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-M 2-23
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS M5A88-M 2-23
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... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB 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. USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB 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. USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
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... opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Rotation +12V GND ASUS M5A88-M 2-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. These are not jumpers!
... opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Rotation +12V GND ASUS M5A88-M 2-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. These are not jumpers!
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... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A88-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written ...this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS M5A88-M 2-29 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when...
... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A88-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A88-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written ...this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS M5A88-M 2-29 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when...
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... next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-M M5A88-M DRAM LED 3. The green LED lights up to [Disabled]. This is set to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug ...the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. M5A88-M O2LED1 M5A88-M Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is a reminder that the system is solved. Standby Power ...
... next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. DRAM LED M5A88-M M5A88-M DRAM LED 3. The green LED lights up to [Disabled]. This is set to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug ...the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. M5A88-M O2LED1 M5A88-M Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is a reminder that the system is solved. Standby Power ...
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...run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ...: Updates and backups the BIOS in the following utilities allow you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the screen during the system bootup and ...
...run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system ...: Updates and backups the BIOS in the following utilities allow you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the screen during the system bootup and ...
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...wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M5A88M.ROM ASUS M5A88-M M5A88M Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To... update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and ...
...wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M5A88M.ROM ASUS M5A88-M M5A88M Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To... update the BIOS through the Internet. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and ...