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  • Manufacturer: Asus
  • UPC #610839180820
  • Model #M5A88-M
  • Introducing the ASUS M5A88-M motherboard:

    The M5A88-M motherboard features the AMD? 880G / SB850 chipset and supports the next generation AMD? Socket AM3+ for 8-core processors. With a new Socket AM3+, it offers usability of Socket AM3 or AM3+, allowing the user a choice of previous or current AMD CPUs. The Integrated ATI Radeon? HD 4250 GPU supports DirectX 10.1 for vivid graphics performance as well as HDMI support for the highest-quality full HD 1080p multimedia home-theater entertainment experience. GPU Boost facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments to deliver multiple overclocking profiles to provide rapid and stable system-level upgrades.

    ASUS offers performance enhancing technology that unleashes true core performance. Intelligently unlock true core performance with Core Unlocker via a press of a button or a simple touch of the hot key?no need to enter the BIOS. Achieve new OC records with real-time precise tunings of the user-friendly interface of TurboV. The revolutionary performance boost feature, Turbo Unlocker, dynamically adjusts the AMD 8-Core processor frequencies to speed up performance based on system load. ASUS EPU conserves energy by intelligently moderating power and load requirements in real-time while TPU provides intelligent system scaling for incredible increases in platform performance while retaining stability. Protect your investment with ASUS Anti-Surge Protection to prevent damage to your motherboard caused by unstable voltage.

    The M5A88-M motherboard is the latest AMD? 880G mainstream solution that supports the AMD AM3+ multi-core processors delivering better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption and high-quality graphics performance. Experience the performance gains on this latest platform with ASUS-exclusive features.


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    Detailed Description
    (Manufacturer # M5A88-M )


    Specifications

    CPU

    AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
    Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU
    Supports CPU up to 140 W
    AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
    * Refer to
    www.asus.com for CPU support list

    Chipset

    AMD 880G/SB850

    Memory

    4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    * Refer to
    www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
    * AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
    * When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs
    * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

    Graphic

    Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU
    Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
    - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
    Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support
    Blu-ray playback support *
    1
    Supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1

    Expansion Slots

    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
    1 x PCI

    Storage

    AMD SB850 controller :
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

    LAN

    Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

    Audio

    Realtek® ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    Audio Feature :
    - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

    USB Ports

    AMD SB850 controller :
    12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
    ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)

    Overclocking Features

    Overclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

    Special Features

    ASUS Xtreme Design :
    ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO :
    - Turbo Unlocker
    - Auto Tuning
    - TurboV
    - CPU Level Up
    - GPU Boost
    ASUS Hybrid Switch :
    - Core Unlocker
    ASUS Power Design :
    - ASUS EPU
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - MemOK!
    - Anti-Surge
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

    Back I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x DVI
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0
    4 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio jack(s)

    Internal I/O Ports

    4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x parallel port connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s)
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)

    Accessories

    User's manual
    I/O Shield
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) *
    2

    BIOS

    16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

    Manageability

    WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE

    Support Disc

    Drivers
    ASUS Utilities
    ASUS Update
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)

    Form Factor

    uATX Form Factor
    9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

    Note

    *1: Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback.
    *2: Retail version only










    Technical Specifications   [return to top]
     Specification Value
    Processor Supported: AMD
    Socket Type: AMD AM3 plus
    CPU Type: Phenom II x6 x125w /AM3
      Phenom II x6 95w /AM3
      Phenom II x4 125w /AM3
      Phenom II x4 95w /AM3
      Phenom II x2 80w /AM3
      Athlon II x4 95w /AM3
      Athlon II x3 95w /AM3
      Athlon II x2 65w /AM3
      Sempron 45w /AM3
      FX Eight-Core 125w /AM3 plus
      FX Six-Core 95w /AM3 plus
      FX Four-Core 95w /AM3 plus
    North Bridge Chipset: AMD 880G
    South Bridge Chipset: AMD 850
    Number of Memory Slots: 4 DIMM Slot
    Memory Type: DDR3
    Form Factor: mATX
    Onboard Video Chipset: AMD Radeon HD 4250
    Video Output: HDMI
      DVI
      VGA
    Multi-GPU Solution: CrossFire
    Memory Channel: Dual
    PCI Express 2 x16 Slots: 1
    PCI Express 3 x16 Slots: 0
    PCI Slots: 1
    PCIe x1 Slots: 2
    PCIe x4 Slots: 0
    PATA Support: None
    SATA 1 5 Gb Support: 0
    SATA 3Gb Support: 0
    SATA 6GB Support: 6
    SATA RAID: 0
      1
      5
      10
    USB 3 Ports: 2
    USB 2 Ports: 12
    eSATA Ports: 0
    Firewire 1394a Ports: 0
    LAN Ports: 10/100/1000
    On Board Power Connectors: 24 Pin ATX
      1x 8 Pin ATX 12V
    CPU Fan Header: 1x 4 Pin PWM
    3 Pin System Fan: 1 Header
    4 Pin PWM System Fans: 1 Header



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