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Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-M specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switch 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-M specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switch 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw ...
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M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket...174; DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1 Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series ...
M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket...174; DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, and Shader Model 4.1 Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation... motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product ...
... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation... motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product ...
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...running in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to patch memory issues. CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you to , and your motherboard will do the rest. One click in...time. * The actual overclocking result depends on system load. ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the ASUS TurboV. beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics performance. ASUS M5A88-M 1-3 and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with more power...
...running in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD 6-CORE and Black Edition processor frequencies to patch memory issues. CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you to , and your motherboard will do the rest. One click in...time. * The actual overclocking result depends on system load. ASUS Auto tuning feature can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the ASUS TurboV. beginners can intelligently optimize the system for the best graphics performance. ASUS M5A88-M 1-3 and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with more power...
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... module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-M M5A88-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two...
... module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: M5A88-M M5A88-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two...
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...up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-...bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the latest QVL. The system maps...
...up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M5A88-M 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on 32-...bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the latest QVL. The system maps...
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... can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M Normal (Default) M5A88-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
... can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. CLRTC 12 23 M5A88-M Normal (Default) M5A88-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
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...switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about ...continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...
...switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A88-M 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about ...continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. M5A88-M M5A88-M MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...
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... the following order: a. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the devices in Chapter 3 for the first time 1. Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for details. 2-32...
... the following order: a. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the devices in Chapter 3 for the first time 1. Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for details. 2-32...
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... device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Sets the...
... device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Allows automatic selection of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Sets the...
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0303 Build Date: 03/29/11 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Version 0303 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Main BIOS Information Version : 0303 Build Date: 03/29/11 M5A88-M BIOS Setup Version 0303 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to reserve a spare memory rank in each node. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bank swizzle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to reserve a spare memory rank in each node. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bank swizzle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets ... Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0303 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Internal Graphics M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer...
...] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets ... Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0303 Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Internal Graphics M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer...
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...item. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Load CMOS Profiles. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash...Flash. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as ...boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the file. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/29/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
...item. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Load CMOS Profiles. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-37 Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash...Flash. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as ...boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the file. Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-M VER: 0303 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/29/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem ...Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Because...
The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M5A88-M 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you of any problem ...Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. Because...
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...On-Self-Test (POST) to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Select OK to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics: 1. ASUS M5A88-M 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI...® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3+ / AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website ...
...On-Self-Test (POST) to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Select OK to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics: 1. ASUS M5A88-M 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology support ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI...® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3+ / AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website ...