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....2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.13 Software support 1-33 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-33 Chapter 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.3.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.3.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.3.4 Menu items 2-7 2.3.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.3.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.3.7 General help 2-7 2.3.8 Pop-up window 2-7 2.3.9 Scroll bar 2-7 2.4 Main...
....2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.13 Software support 1-33 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-33 Chapter 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.3.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.3.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.3.4 Menu items 2-7 2.3.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.3.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.3.7 General help 2-7 2.3.8 Pop-up window 2-7 2.3.9 Scroll bar 2-7 2.4 Main...
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...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area.... a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating...
...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area.... a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating...
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Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - CPU CLK tuning from 1066MHz up to 2000MHz - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vHT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.003125V increment...
Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - CPU CLK tuning from 1066MHz up to 2000MHz - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vHT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.003125V increment...
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..., Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
..., Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Get your system boot success. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers ... CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool ...
Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Get your system boot success. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers ... CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to patch memory issues. This remarkable memory rescue tool ...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign... an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign... an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
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...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, ...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Removing the cap will cause system...
...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, ...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Removing the cap will cause system...
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...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... performance when working on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. ...
...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... performance when working on a bare or opencase system. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. ...
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... 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. 2. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core Unlocker function. ...last setting 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 ...
... 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. 2. Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to activate the Core Unlocker function. ...last setting 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 ...
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... the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker... switch is set to Enable. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in soft‑off mode. 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1.
... the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker... switch is set to Enable. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in soft‑off mode. 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set the SATA ...Port item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a ...
...feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set the SATA ...Port item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a ...
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...; System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
...; System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS is set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-18 for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the...
... module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS is set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-18 for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the...
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... the motherboard CMOS. Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 2.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
... the motherboard CMOS. Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 2.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
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Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you wish...
Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you wish...
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...; Enter the BIOS setup program. 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209...
...; Enter the BIOS setup program. 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209...
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...again. 5. The system requires 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. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process ...and power on the system. 2. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or ...
...again. 5. The system requires 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. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process ...and power on the system. 2. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or ...
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...shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The Setup program ...is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 The firmware ...
...shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The Setup program ...is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 The firmware ...
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...Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Submenu items Navigation keys 2.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For ...exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA 1 SATA...
...Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Submenu items Navigation keys 2.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For ...exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Language SATA 1 SATA...
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...items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2.3.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that... is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that...
...items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2.3.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that... is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that...