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... missing. If however you encounter any warranty. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is valid to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may be no earlier than...
... missing. If however you encounter any warranty. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is valid to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may be no earlier than...
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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 ...2-19 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-22 iii 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...
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 ...2-19 2.8.2 Audio I/O connections 2-22 iii 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...
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... D-Sub with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * 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 ...
... D-Sub with max. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD mode only) - M5A88-M specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA output Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...™ 100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * 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 ...
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... DIY - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M5A88-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii...
... DIY - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - M5A88-M specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii...
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... by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiii M5A88-M specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS...
... by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector (retail version only) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xiii M5A88-M specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS...
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... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M motherboard! ASUS M5A88-M 1-1 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A88-M motherboard! ASUS M5A88-M 1-1 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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... slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0... supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 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 ...
... slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0... supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 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 ...
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USB910; 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. 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. 3. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-...
USB910; 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. 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. 3. USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-M 2-...
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...Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A88-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs...
...Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A88-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12 V power plug; asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs...
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...The highlighted item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable... 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Main M5A88-M BIOS Setup Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support NB Thermal Protect...
...The highlighted item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable... 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Main M5A88-M BIOS Setup Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support NB Thermal Protect...
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This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select this option if you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [...
This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select this option if you to select the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [...
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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 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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...Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables ... 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core.
...Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables ... 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core.
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Select an item then press to set the emulation type. The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...(Suspend To RAM). 3.7.2 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW ...
Select an item then press to set the emulation type. The system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...(Suspend To RAM). 3.7.2 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-M BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW ...
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... Allows you to power up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the... +5VSB lead. 3.7.4 APM Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On From S5 By... initialization string that provides at least 1A on . Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-29 Power On From S5 By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables to turn on the first try.
... Allows you to power up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the... +5VSB lead. 3.7.4 APM Configuration M5A88-M BIOS Setup Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On From S5 By... initialization string that provides at least 1A on . Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-M 3-29 Power On From S5 By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables to turn on the first try.
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...14, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Phone/Fax ...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-M Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, ...
...14, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Phone/Fax ...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-M Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, ...