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... vii M4A87T specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
... vii M4A87T specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3...
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... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the motherboard. *** Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...; OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A87T specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Internal connectors AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the motherboard. *** Refer to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 870 / SB850 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...; OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4A87T specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Internal connectors AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
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...bus. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A87T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality ...motherboards! 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® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
...bus. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A87T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality ...motherboards! 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® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
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... which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is... optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high ...
... which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is... optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high ...
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Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-21 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-29 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112, USB1314) 1-11 12. Standby...(64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN AUDIO AAFP AMD® RX780 2 ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 M4A87T PCIEX1_2 PCI1 AMD® SB850 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5...
Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-21 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-29 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112, USB1314) 1-11 12. Standby...(64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN AUDIO AAFP AMD® RX780 2 ICS 9LPRS483 PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 M4A87T PCIEX1_2 PCI1 AMD® SB850 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5...
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Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A87T M4A87T CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the... Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle ...
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. M4A87T M4A87T CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Carefully insert the... Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle ...
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... TX2400KLU-4GK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Chip NO. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at...65533;b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use...DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 ...
... TX2400KLU-4GK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Chip NO. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at...65533;b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use...DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 ...