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... Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General...
... Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software support 1-30 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General...
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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you... About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer ...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you... About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer ...
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... high quality conductive polymer capacitors Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - FSB frequency tuning from 100MHz up to support 8-channel audio output. - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.010V increment Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A87T specifications summary Back panel I/O ports ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Audio 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
... high quality conductive polymer capacitors Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - FSB frequency tuning from 100MHz up to support 8-channel audio output. - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.010V increment Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A87T specifications summary Back panel I/O ports ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Audio 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
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M4A87T specifications summary USB LAN BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Supports up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
M4A87T specifications summary USB LAN BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Supports up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 12 AMD® 870 Chipset The AMD® 870 Chipset is a highly integrated...data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD ...
..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 12 AMD® 870 Chipset The AMD® 870 Chipset is a highly integrated...data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD ...
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...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an ...OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Profile that allows you turn on the...
...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an ...OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Profile that allows you turn on the...
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...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 Super I/O PCI2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_6 8 ALC887 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 SB_PWR USB78 ... pin PANEL) 1-24 1-27 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. MemOK! SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) Page 1-23 1-22 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-29...
...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 Super I/O PCI2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_6 8 ALC887 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 SB_PWR USB78 ... pin PANEL) 1-24 1-27 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. MemOK! SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) Page 1-23 1-22 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-29...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
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... 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. The onboard ...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 For system failure due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...
... 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. The onboard ...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 For system failure due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...
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...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS M4A87T 1-23 See section 2.3.4 SATA ...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. SATA6G_1...
...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS M4A87T 1-23 See section 2.3.4 SATA ...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. SATA6G_1...
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... for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M4A87T 1-25 M4A87T AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L PIN 1 AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR...recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of Sound playback is purchased ...
... for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M4A87T 1-25 M4A87T AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L PIN 1 AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR...recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of Sound playback is purchased ...
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Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you to enhance system ... enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. M4A87T M4A87T Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A87T 1-27 1.11...
Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you to enhance system ... enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. M4A87T M4A87T Core Unlocker Switch • The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS M4A87T 1-27 1.11...
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... the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace... the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M4A87T M4A87T MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load...
... the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace... the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. M4A87T M4A87T MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load...
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...Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. ASUS M4A87T 1-29 M4A87T SB_PWR M4A87T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off... 2. DRAM LED M4A87T M4A87T DRAM LED 3. This is a reminder ...
...Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is turned to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. ASUS M4A87T 1-29 M4A87T SB_PWR M4A87T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off... 2. DRAM LED M4A87T M4A87T DRAM LED 3. This is a reminder ...
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... AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M4A87T 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and...
... AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M4A87T 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and...
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... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11...
... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11...
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The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A87T 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A87T 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
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... item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the... ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under DOS ...
... item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the... ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under DOS ...
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Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A87T 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any key to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension ...filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11/16/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt...
Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A87T 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any key to save the file. 1. When BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension ...filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11/16/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt...
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...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11/16/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A87T.ROM 2097152 2010-11-19 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or...
...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87T VER: 0210 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 11/16/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A87T.ROM 2097152 2010-11-19 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or...