Asus M5A88-M EVO User Manual page 14

AMD 880G Chipset
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The AMD 880G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s
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HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16
graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3+ / AM3 multi-core CPUs
to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support
This 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.
DVI support
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for digital
display devices such as LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard
supports dual display output on both HDMI/DVI-D and D-Sub.
HDMI support
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video
standards that deliver multi-channel digital audio and uncompressed
digital video for full HD 1080p visuals 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.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front
and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest
plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than
USB 2.0. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to high
speed connectivity.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio
output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies
what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies
users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support
ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability,
faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
PCI Express 2.0 support
This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed
and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
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