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...! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard...
...! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard...
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...ease to use software package. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in real time. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. MemOK! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings ...special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M4A87T 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! settings...
...ease to use software package. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in real time. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. MemOK! ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that detects the current system loadings ...special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M4A87T 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! settings...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A87T 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A87T 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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...) 1-29 1-28 13. MemOK! SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) Page 1-23 1-22 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112, USB1314) 1-11 12. Power, CPU and chassis fan ...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 Super I/O PCI2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_6 8 ALC887...
...) 1-29 1-28 13. MemOK! SATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) Page 1-23 1-22 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M4A87T 1-7 Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112, USB1314) 1-11 12. Power, CPU and chassis fan ...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 Super I/O PCI2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_6 8 ALC887...
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... is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN M4A87T M4A87T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The... on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M4A87T 1-9
... is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN M4A87T M4A87T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The... on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M4A87T 1-9
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... power consumption. 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 M4A87T M4A87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A87T 1-11 3. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4.
... power consumption. 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 M4A87T M4A87T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A87T 1-11 3. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4.
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... motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS M4A87T 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
... motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS M4A87T 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
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... 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system ... setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
... 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system ... setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
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...pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0 devices. 9. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A87T CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A87T fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ...ports 5 and 6. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS M4A87T 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
...pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0 devices. 9. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A87T CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A87T fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ...ports 5 and 6. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS M4A87T 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
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...through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A87T 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • ... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A87T SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 ...
...through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS M4A87T 1-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • ... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A87T SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 ...
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... NC PORT1 L PIN 1 AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition M4A87T Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the...panel audio I/O module that the audio device of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A87T 1-25 Connect one end of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the ...
... NC PORT1 L PIN 1 AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition M4A87T Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the...panel audio I/O module that the audio device of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A87T 1-25 Connect one end of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the ...
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... the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. ASUS M4A87T 1-27 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will...
... the O2LED1 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. ASUS M4A87T 1-27 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will...
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... lighting until the problem is set to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS M4A87T 1-29 O2LED1 M4A87T M4A87T Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional ... the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. M4A87T SB_PWR M4A87T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. DRAM LED M4A87T M4A87T DRAM LED 3. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1....
... lighting until the problem is set to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS M4A87T 1-29 O2LED1 M4A87T M4A87T Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional ... the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. M4A87T SB_PWR M4A87T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. DRAM LED M4A87T M4A87T DRAM LED 3. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. 1....
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... traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. ASUS M4A87T 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package...the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS ...
... traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. ASUS M4A87T 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package...the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS ...
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... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A87T 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. You can cause ...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the ...
... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A87T 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. You can cause ...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the ...
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Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A87T 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the 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...
Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A87T 2-5 When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the 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...
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...reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A87T 2-7 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ...
...reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A87T 2-7 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ...
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...display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.7.0.1 M4A87T BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz...up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A87T 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. Press the ...
...display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.7.0.1 M4A87T BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz...up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A87T 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for testing purpose. Press the ...
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... you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A87T 2-11 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports...
... you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A87T 2-11 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports...
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... options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A87T 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M4A87T BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0210 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU ...
... options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS M4A87T 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker M4A87T BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0210 Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3000MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU ...