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...to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to ... 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
...to DDR3 1333MHz. *** W hen overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to ... 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
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... certain energy efficiency requirements in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It is in line with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to reduce carbon footprint of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ...ASUS vision of your system memory to energy consumptions. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with less power consumption. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
... certain energy efficiency requirements in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It is in line with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to reduce carbon footprint of the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ...ASUS vision of your system memory to energy consumptions. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with less power consumption. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
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DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN ASM 1042 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G PCIEX16 M5A88-M PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS483 ALC SPDIF_OUT 892 AAFP PCI1 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 USB78 USB910 AMD® SB850 USB1112 USB1314 Lithium Cell ...connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 24.4cm(9.6in) 13 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5 Super I/O 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 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...
DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN ASM 1042 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G PCIEX16 M5A88-M PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS483 ALC SPDIF_OUT 892 AAFP PCI1 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 USB78 USB910 AMD® SB850 USB1112 USB1314 Lithium Cell ...connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 24.4cm(9.6in) 13 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 4 5 Super I/O 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 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...
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AM3+ CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Core Unlocker...
AM3+ CPU Socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. Core Unlocker...
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... / Right Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct...
... / Right Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct...