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...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max....
...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 880G / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max....
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...doubles the bandwidth of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the current bus... systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports...
...doubles the bandwidth of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the current bus... systems. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support* ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports...
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... 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... 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-M PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS483 ALC SPDIF_OUT 892 AAFP PCI1 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 USB78 USB910 AMD® SB850 USB1112 USB1314 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS SATA6G_2...
... 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... 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-M PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS483 ALC SPDIF_OUT 892 AAFP PCI1 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 USB78 USB910 AMD® SB850 USB1112 USB1314 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 16Mb BIOS SATA6G_2...
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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 AM3+ CPU Socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! DRAM LED (DRAM_LED...
.... 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 AM3+ CPU Socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! DRAM LED (DRAM_LED...
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The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Right Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M5A88-M 2-5 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Right Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series... the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A88-M M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+ 2. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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...other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M5A88-M 2-7 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, ...follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan...
...other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M5A88-M 2-7 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, ...follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3+ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan...
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...to Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [Enabled]. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD HDMI Audio [GFX0...; 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 at http://game.amd.com for the graphics card to ...
...to Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [Enabled]. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Surround View Frame Buffer Location AMD HDMI Audio [GFX0...; 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 at http://game.amd.com for the graphics card to ...