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... **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX... Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support Realtek® 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 CPUs support up...
... **** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX... Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support Realtek® 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 CPUs support up...
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...the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. It features dual-...AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 components. Built to meet the higher bandwidth...
...the current bus systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. It features dual-...AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 2.0 components. Built to meet the higher bandwidth...
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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) EATXPWR LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI_VGA USB3_12 6 COM1 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN ASM 1042 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G PCIEX16 M5A88...
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) EATXPWR LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI_VGA USB3_12 6 COM1 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN ASM 1042 PCIEX1_1 AMD® 880G PCIEX16 M5A88...
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... one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Press...
... one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Press...