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...also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ...data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33�/1�0�0 �ca�...
...also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ...data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33�/1�0�0 �ca�...
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...high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to provide excellent system performance...motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C,), which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to ensure longer component ...
...high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a button to provide excellent system performance...motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C,), which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to ensure longer component ...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. ...
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...; Opteron™ processors. Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with an AM3 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II...
...; Opteron™ processors. Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with an AM3 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II...
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... the latter. 2. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If the instructions in place. 4.
... the latter. 2. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If the instructions in place. 4.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 ...capability Vendor Part No. AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - AX3U1600GB2G9-3G 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO AX3U1600PB1G8-2P 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 ...capability Vendor Part No. AX3U1600XB2G7-EF(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - AX3U1600GB2G9-3G 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...
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... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY...
... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY...
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... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If...
... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If...
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... LEDs for the exact location of the Core Unlocker 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. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core... you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered...
... LEDs for the exact location of the Core Unlocker 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. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core... you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered...
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3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 1-22 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If an error is found , the LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks DRAM status during motherboard booting process.
3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 1-22 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If an error is found , the LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks DRAM status during motherboard booting process.
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... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1-24 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 15. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of...
... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1-24 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 15. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of...
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The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • ... more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • ... more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These... the CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These... the CPU fan of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS M4A87TD EVO USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to the...
... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS M4A87TD EVO USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to the...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 10. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. 10. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Always update the utility to ...1. c. Updating from a file, and then click Next. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...
...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Always update the utility to ...1. c. Updating from a file, and then click Next. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...
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...port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or ...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process...
...port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or ...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process...
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... setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
... setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... [+] or [-] to select a field. These items show N/A if no device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO...
... [+] or [-] to select a field. These items show N/A if no device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO...
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... AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...
... AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the...