M5A88-V EVO

    Maximized performance & energy optimization with Dual Intelligent Processors

    • AM3+ CPU Support Ready
    • Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU
    • Core Unlocker - Unlock the Potential, Turbocharge your Performance!
    • GPU Boost Instant - iGPU Level Up!
    • Turbo Unlocker - On demand real-time system tuning
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    Model Number : N50 >

    Specifications

    CPUAMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
    Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU
    AMD 140W CPU Support
    AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
    ChipsetAMD 880G/SB850
    Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 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.
    System BusUp to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3
    GraphicIntegrated 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
    SidePort Memory - onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory
    Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2
    Blu-ray playback support *2
    Supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0
    Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
    3 x PCI
    StorageAMD SB850 controller :
    5 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    AMD SB850 controller :
    1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
    VIA VT6330 controller :
    1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices , blue
    LANRealtek®, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
    AudioRealtek® ALC892 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
    - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
    - ASUS Noise Filter
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    IEEE 1394VIA® VT6330 controller
    2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
    (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
    USB PortsAMD SB850 controller :
    12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black+red, 8 at mid-board)
    ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
    Overclocking FeaturesOverclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    Special FeaturesASUS Xtreme Design :
    ASUS TPU :
    - Turbo Unlocker
    - Auto Tuning
    - TurboV
    - CPU Level Up
    - GPU Boost
    ASUS EPU :
    - EPU
    ASUS Hybrid Switch :
    - Core Unlocker
    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 Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x DVI
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x HDMI
    1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    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 Ports4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x IDE connector(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    5 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s)
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    1 x TPU switch(es)
    1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)
    AccessoriesUser's manual
    I/O Shield
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) *3
    BIOS16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    ManageabilityWOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE
    Support DiscDrivers
    ASUS Update
    ASUS utilities
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    Form FactorATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
    Note1*: Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.
    2*: Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback.
    3*: Retail version only

    CPU, Chipset and Graphics features

    AMD® FX™ /Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors

    This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process.

    AMD® 880G

    AMD® 880G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®’s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

    CrossFireX Support

    Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
    ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

    VGA Output Support

    HDMI Support

    Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
    High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

    Memory Features

    DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support

    This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

    Next-gen Technology

    USB 3.0 support

    Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.


    Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s support

    The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.


    Hybrid Switch

    TPU

    The Ultimate Turbo Processor
    Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or TurboV utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions.

    EPU

    Energy Efficiency All Around
    Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through EPU utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!

    Core Unlocker

    Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance
    ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU—with just a simply switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.


    Hybrid Processor

    GPU Boost

    Instant iGPU Level Up!
    GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.

    TurboV

    Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

    Auto Tuning

    Auto System Level Up
    Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

    Industry Standard

    8 Channel Audio Codec

    Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
    The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology.

    S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port

    This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

    RoHS

    ErP ready

    The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

    ASUS Exclusive Features

    MemOK!

    Any Memory is A-OK!
    MemOK! guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

    Accessories

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