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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than...
..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than...
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TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 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 ... 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO 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)*......... 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS unique features 1-3 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 ... 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 iii Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M5A88-V EVO 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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...of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system 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® 32bit operating system. resolution up to ...to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ /...
...of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system 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® 32bit operating system. resolution up to ...to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333MHz memory 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with max. M5A88-V EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Integrated memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ /...
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... - GPU Boost Precision Tweaker 2 - TPU - ASUS Power Solutions - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - ...-Retasking (HD mode only) - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) ...
... - GPU Boost Precision Tweaker 2 - TPU - ASUS Power Solutions - M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Other features ALC892 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - ...-Retasking (HD mode only) - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP, Turbo Unlocker, and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at the back panel) ...
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xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out ... switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out ... switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models....8226; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A88-V EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models....8226; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A88-V EVO motherboard! ASUS M5A88-V EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.... 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI...
... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.... 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI...
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5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB1112; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V...
5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB1112; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; Chapter 2 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 2-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314 USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V...
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...complies with more power-consuming devices. 9. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to ensure the system stability. Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 ...you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation...
...complies with more power-consuming devices. 9. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to ensure the system stability. Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A88-V EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 ...you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation...
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... right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP...Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit v02.61 (C)...
... right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0207 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level UP...Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. F1 F10 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit v02.61 (C)...
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... data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO...
... data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the PIO...
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 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 : 0207 Build Date: 03/21/11 M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 768MB Version 0207 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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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ... function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of cores. [Manual] Manually turn off a specific core. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ... function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-23
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...Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-29 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 ... [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 ...
...Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-29 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 ... [Enabled] The system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Main Ai Tweaker M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 ...
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...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-V EVO Conforms to the following specifications...Date: Mar. 28, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A88-V EVO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC....
...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A88-V EVO Conforms to the following specifications...Date: Mar. 28, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A88-V EVO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC....