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... this guide 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...
... this guide 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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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 Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots AMD® SB850 ...
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 Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots AMD® SB850 ...
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... better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87T 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....
... better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A87T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87T 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....
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It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. with just a simple switch.... all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (...
It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. with just a simple switch.... all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (...
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...automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up and running in real time. MemOK! ASUS M4A87T 1-3 MemOK! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to patch memory issues. This easy OC tool allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities.... best O.C. Even O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that ...
...automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up and running in real time. MemOK! ASUS M4A87T 1-3 MemOK! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to patch memory issues. This easy OC tool allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities.... best O.C. Even O.C. guickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an intelligent tool that ...
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... a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise... fan connector! 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
... a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise... fan connector! 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
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...Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz... capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design,...
...Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.)MHz... capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design,...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard...
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... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M4A87T CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not .... 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer...
... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M4A87T CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A87T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not .... 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A87T 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer...
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... process, 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 turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously....MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M4A87T M4A87T MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes....
... process, 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 turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously....MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M4A87T M4A87T MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes....
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SATA Port5 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA ...
SATA Port5 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA ...
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... the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
... the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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...press , a confirmation message appears. Press to display the submenu. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUS M4A87T 2-27 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to configure...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Select an item ...
...press , a confirmation message appears. Press to display the submenu. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUS M4A87T 2-27 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to configure...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Select an item ...