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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A87T PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-7 ... 1-14 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A87T PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-7 ... 1-14 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22...
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...than 3GB. M4A87T PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports AMD® 125W CPU AMD®... All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors iCafe Memory Anti-theft (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 2600MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 2 x DIMM, ...
...than 3GB. M4A87T PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports AMD® 125W CPU AMD®... All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors iCafe Memory Anti-theft (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 2600MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 2 x DIMM, ...
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M4A87T PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU ... 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 2 x iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
M4A87T PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU ... 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 2 x iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
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.... Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron... OS. - Install a maximum of memory, we recommend that you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A87T PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from ... Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
.... Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron... OS. - Install a maximum of memory, we recommend that you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A87T PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from ... Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
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...Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1-17 CPU and chassis connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to this connector. M4A87T PLUS AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC...audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 2. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition...
...Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1-17 CPU and chassis connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to this connector. M4A87T PLUS AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC...audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 2. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled...
... Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled...
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...support in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected voltage to display the detected speed. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to be displayed. ASUS M4A87T PLUS...this item set to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on after an AC power loss. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects ...
...support in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected voltage to display the detected speed. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to be displayed. ASUS M4A87T PLUS...this item set to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on after an AC power loss. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects ...
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... profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to run the utility to sub-item. ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2-21 Profile Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and...BIOS file to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your choice. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. In the Name sub-item, ...
... profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to run the utility to sub-item. ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2-21 Profile Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and...BIOS file to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your choice. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. In the Name sub-item, ...