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...regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using ... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from...
...regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using ... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from...
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... support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture...PDIF out interface * U se the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...
... support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture...PDIF out interface * U se the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...
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... Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A87 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also ...supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
... Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M5A87 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also ...supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
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... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static...
... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static...
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..., 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 ... USB1314 CLRTC PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M5A87 1-7 Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. COM1 LPT 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 1 1 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 PWR_FAN ATX12V CPU_FAN ...
..., 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 ... USB1314 CLRTC PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M5A87 1-7 Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. COM1 LPT 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 1 1 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 CORE_UNLOCKER 02LED1 PWR_FAN ATX12V CPU_FAN ...
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...in one correct orientation. M5A87 M5A87 CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to... fits only in only one correct orientation. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...
...in one correct orientation. M5A87 M5A87 CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to... fits only in only one correct orientation. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...
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... to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A87 1-9 You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN M5A87 M5A87 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ...The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket...
... to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A87 1-9 You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN M5A87 M5A87 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ...The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket...
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...CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is ...notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A87 M5A87 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A87 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
...CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is ...notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A87 M5A87 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A87 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to CPU spec., AMD® 100... DS Chip Brand - CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - For effective use a more memory on its...Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to CPU spec., AMD® 100... DS Chip Brand - CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A87 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - For effective use a more memory on its...Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency...
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... lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A87 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra...
... lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A87 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra...