M5A88-M EVO

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    Optimize AM3+ motherboard performance with ASUS Exclusive 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
    • True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - fully unleash performance
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      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.

      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.)/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

      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.

      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

      EPU

      Energy Efficiency All Around
      Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II 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!

      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.

      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!

      ASUS Exclusive Features

      MemOK!

      Any Memory is A-OK!
      MemOK! quickly 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.

      100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

      This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

      Anti-Surge Protection

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

      Model Number : N50 >
      • CPU
        AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
        Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU
        AMD 140W CPU Support
        AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
      • Chipset
        AMD 880G/SB850
      • Memory
        4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz ECC, 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 FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
        * 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
        SidePort Memory - onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory
        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
      • Expansion Slots
        1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
        2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
        1 x PCI
      • Storage
        AMD SB850 controller :
        5 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
        1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
        Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
      • 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
        - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
        - ASUS Noise Filter
        - 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+red, 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 Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU :
        ASUS TPU :
        - Turbo Unlocker
        - Auto Tuning
        - TurboV
        - CPU Level Up
        - GPU Boost
        - TPU switch
        ASUS Hybrid Switch :
        - Core Unlocker
        ASUS Power Design :
        - 4 +1 Phase Power Design
        ASUS Exclusive Features :
        - MemOK!
        - Anti-Surge
        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 6Gb/s
        1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
        2 x USB 3.0
        4 x USB 2.0
        1 x Optical S/PDIF out
      • 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)
        5 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 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 TPU switch(es)
        1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)
      • Accessories
        User's manual
        I/O Shield
        2 x SATA 6Gb/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
        ASUS Update
        AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD)
        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.