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...12 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 ... 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-...
...12 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 ... 2.3.5 System Information 2-12 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 CPU Level UP [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 CPU OverClocking [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto 2-15 2.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto 2-15 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 2-15 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-...
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... to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 series processors AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest...
... to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 series processors AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest...
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... increment Intelligent overclocking tools: - Auto Tuning - M4A87T specifications summary Back panel I/O ports ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Audio 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel ASUS Hybrid Swtich - MemOK! CPU Level Up ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality...
... increment Intelligent overclocking tools: - Auto Tuning - M4A87T specifications summary Back panel I/O ports ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Audio 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel ASUS Hybrid Swtich - MemOK! CPU Level Up ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality...
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... 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 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... 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 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...8482; 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the current bus systems. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with just a simple switch. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker ... ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of a latent AMD® CPU- 1.3.2 12 AMD® 870 Chipset The AMD® 870 Chipset is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is a highly integrated ...
...8482; 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the current bus systems. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with just a simple switch. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker ... ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of a latent AMD® CPU- 1.3.2 12 AMD® 870 Chipset The AMD® 870 Chipset is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is a highly integrated ...
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ASUS...ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU...CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS... to share and distribute your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-...restores the CPU parameters to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ ...
ASUS...ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU...CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS... to share and distribute your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-...restores the CPU parameters to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ ...
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... modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Chip NO. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. •... or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB...
... modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Chip NO. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. •... or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel) You may install 512MB, 1GB...
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...;•• ••• -- ••• • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided ... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a...
...;•• ••• -- ••• • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided ... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a...
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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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS M4A87T 1-21 This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin ... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. ...
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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS M4A87T 1-21 This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin ... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. ...
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You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. 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 : ...: 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0210 This option should remain disabled for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. ASUS M4A87T 2-9
You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. 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 : ...: 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Disabled] [Disabled] Version 0210 This option should remain disabled for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the normal operation. ASUS M4A87T 2-9
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ASUS M4A87T 2-13 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 Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link ...[Auto] HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
ASUS M4A87T 2-13 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 Level UP [Auto] CPU OverClocking [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link ...[Auto] HT Voltage 1.200 [Auto] Warning: this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
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... Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Primary display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI] Allows you to set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPPGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] ASUS M4A87T 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or ...Enabled] Enables or disables the building of the processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items ...
... Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Primary display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI] Allows you to set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPPGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] ASUS M4A87T 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or ...Enabled] Enables or disables the building of the processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items ...
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...] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Select an item then press to adjust the maximum...Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Main Ai Tweaker Boot Settings M4A87T BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Tools...
...] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support Enables or disables the Anti Surge support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Select an item then press to adjust the maximum...Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Main Ai Tweaker Boot Settings M4A87T BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Tools...
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... to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your choice. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Start 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format...Flash 2. Select an item then press to load the file. ASUS M4A87T 2-27 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) ...
... to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your choice. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Start 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format...Flash 2. Select an item then press to load the file. ASUS M4A87T 2-27 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) ...