M4A88T-V EVO/USB3

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    Unlock the Potential, Turbocharge your Performance !

    • Onboard 128Mb DDR3 1333 sideport memory
    • ATI CrossFireX™ & Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support
    • TurboV EVO — The Ultimate O.C. Processor
    • USB 3.0 support
    • AI Suite II — One stop access to cool ASUS features!
    • Core Unlocker — Intellige Unlocks True Core Performance
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      CPU, Chipset, and Graphics Features

      AMD® AM3 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 45nm manufacturing process.

      AMD® 880G/SB710 Chipset

      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!
      M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

      *The PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration.

      SidePort Memory

      This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual onboard DDR3 memory serving as memory buffer for integrated graphics. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance.

      Memory Feature

      Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/ 1066 support

      The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(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

      True USB 3.0 Support

      Realize the True Future!! - TRUE USB 3.0 Support!
      Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s 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 components.

      ASUS Overclocking Tools

      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.

      Turbo Key II

      Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance!
      Enjoy superb performance by auto-tuning your processor to an extreme yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities.

      Turbo Unlokcer

      On demand real time CPU Boost!
      Turbo Unlocker is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. One click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts AMD Black Edition processor frequencies to speed up performance based on system load. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with more power when you need it.

      TurboV EVO

      The Ultimate O.C. Processor
      The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP!

      Other ASUS Features

      ASUS AI Suite II

      One stop access to cool ASUS features!
      With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II allows you to access exclusive ASUS features for overclocking system performance, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, even direct link to external devices. All in one place so you enjoy different functions without switching utilities back and forth.


      Fan Xpert

      Active Quiet & Cool
      ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

      ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design

      Longer Life & Higher Efficiency!
      Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.

      Power Solutions

      EPU

      System Level Energy Efficiency
      The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time–helping save power and money!

      Anti-Surge Protection

      This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply(PSU).

      RoHS

      GreenASUS

      The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

      Model Number : N50 >
      • CPU
        AMD AM3 Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
        Supports AM3 45 nm CPU
        Supports CPU up to 140 W
        AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
      • Chipset
        AMD 880G/SB710
      • Memory
        4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
        Dual Channel Memory Architecture
        * 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 AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz.
      • System Bus
        Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
      • Graphic
        Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 GPU
        Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
        Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
        SidePort Memory - onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory
        Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub
        Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2
        Blu-ray playback support *1
        Supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0
      • Multi-GPU Support
        Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
      • Expansion Slots
        1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue) *2
        1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, gray) *2
        1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *2
        3 x PCI
      • Storage
        AMD SB710 controller :
        1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices , navy blue
        5 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
        1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red
        Support Raid 0, 1, 10, JBOD
      • LAN
        Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring AI NET2
      • 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
        - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
        - ASUS Noise Filter
        - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
      • IEEE 1394
        VIA® 6308P controller
        2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
        (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
      • USB Ports
        Built-in Controller :
        2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
        Built-in Controller :
        10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board)
      • 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
        - Turbo Key II
        ASUS Power Design :
        - 8 +1 Phase Power Design
        - ASUS EPU
        Turbo Key
        ASUS Exclusive Features :
        - MemOK!
        - Anti-Surge
        - Express Gate
        ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
        - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
        - ASUS Fan Xpert
        ASUS EZ DIY :
        - ASUS O.C. Profile
        - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
        - ASUS EZ Flash 2
        - ASUS MyLogo 2
      • 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 eSATA 3Gb/s
        1 x IEEE 1394a
        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
        3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
        1 x IDE connector(s)
        1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
        5 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
        1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
        1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
        2 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 Core Unlocker switch(es)
        1 x Turbo Key II switch(es)
      • Accessories
        User's manual
        I/O Shield
        1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable(s)
        2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
      • 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 PC Probe II
        Express Gate
        Anti-virus software (OEM version)
        AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD)
        ASUS AI Suite II
      • Form Factor
        ATX Form Factor
        12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
      • Note
        *1: Please use Windows Vista or above OS for Blu-ray Playback.
        *2: The PCIe x1 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. Due to the CrossFireX™ limitation, DO NOT use the PCIe x1 slot when you install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards on both the PCIe x16 slots to set up a CrossFireX™ configuration.