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User Manual - Page 2
... by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of alteration is defaced or missing. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE...
User Manual - Page 7
... in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package.
• Before using , contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is set to enable proper reuse...
User Manual - Page 9
M5A87 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset System bus Memory
Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio
USB
AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors
AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
* 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www...
User Manual - Page 11
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M5A87 specifications summary
Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD
Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x Core Unlocker switch
16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...
User Manual - Page 17
... or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. ASUS M5A87
1-5
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you...
User Manual - Page 19
... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SOCKET AM3+
USB3_12
LAN1_USB12
30.5cm(12.0in)
CHA_FAN
AUDIO AAFP
asmedia ASM1042
Realtek RTL8111E
PCIEX1_1
ICS 9LPRS483
AMD® 870
M5A87
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
Super I/O
PCI1 PCI2
2
EATXPWR
AMD® SB850
Lithium Cell CMOS Power
16Mb BIOS
SATA6G_1...
User Manual - Page 24
... the following:
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M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chip NO.
- The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment.
•...
User Manual - Page 30
... not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for
information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
User Manual - Page 40
... the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! M5A87
M5A87 MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to boot after using...
User Manual - Page 42
To run the DVD.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...
User Manual - Page 43
... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
The ASUS Update main screen appears.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. ASUS M5A87
2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to download then...
User Manual - Page 45
...! ASUS M5A87
2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults...
User Manual - Page 50
...Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from and to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST.
• For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver... data multi-sectors transfers. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to display the submenu.
User Manual - Page 52
... the settings in numbers directly! *******
CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset]
CPU Offset Voltage
1.350 [Auto]
CPU/NB Offset Voltage 1.100 [Auto]
DRAM Voltage
1.500 [Auto]
HT Voltage
1.200 [Auto]
Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on CPU types.
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Chapter 2: BIOS information Scroll down to Manual after...
User Manual - Page 54
... Ratio [Auto] Sets the Turbo Core ratio. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Use the / keys to select the HyperTransport link speed. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Configuration options: ...2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. The following two items only appear when you install a 6-core CPU.
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