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Contents 1.12.2 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 menu...
Contents 1.12.2 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 menu...
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M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x chassis... connector 1 x MemOK! xi button 8 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, 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...
M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x chassis... connector 1 x MemOK! xi button 8 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, 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...
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... takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due 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! The blinking speed of...asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 This is ideal for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS...
... takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due 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! The blinking speed of...asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 This is ideal for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS...
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... in the following utilities allow you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Save a copy...
... in the following utilities allow you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Save a copy...
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... Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and...
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... menu. ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209 DATE: 02/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
... menu. ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209 DATE: 02/22/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
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... support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
... support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
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.... If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. For example, you can change ...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...
.... If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. For example, you can change ...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...
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...menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function.
...menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function.
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...system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before...
...system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before...
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... can save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Load CMOS Profile. Press , and choose a profile to run the utility. • This function can...save eight (8) CMOS profiles. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can support devices such as a USB ...
... can save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Load CMOS Profile. Press , and choose a profile to run the utility. • This function can...save eight (8) CMOS profiles. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can support devices such as a USB ...