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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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...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged.
...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged.
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... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - TurboV, CPU Level UP, Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Switch - Profile - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. vNB: Adjustable North Bridge voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - TurboV, CPU Level UP, Turbo Key ASUS Hybrid Switch - Profile - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Feature - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. vNB: Adjustable North Bridge voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
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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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...efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to ensure longer component ...and running in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides...
...efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to ensure longer component ...and running in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides...
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... the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in... a chassis). 3. Failure to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
... the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in... a chassis). 3. Failure to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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... jumper allows you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. You must turn...off is required to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
... jumper allows you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 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. You must turn...off is required to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones...
... and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones...
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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. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system ...setting is turned to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the ...
...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. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system ...setting is turned to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the ...
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... a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. The... Core Unclocker switch is set to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. The green LED lights up to [Disabled].
... a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 1.11 Onboard LEDs 1. The... Core Unclocker switch is set to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the BIOS menu is turned to Enable. The green LED lights up to [Disabled].
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... mode, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD... and optical disc drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to IDE mode by default. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 AMD® SB850 Serial...
... mode, you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD... and optical disc drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to IDE mode by default. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 AMD® SB850 Serial...
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... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
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...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS is set the item to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. See page 2-18 for...
...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS is set the item to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. See page 2-18 for...
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... We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage... update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard ...
... We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Refer to ensure optimum performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage... update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard ...
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... the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the installation. Follow...
... the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the installation. Follow...
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... these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ ... single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Refer to enable it. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209 DATE: 02/...
... these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ ... single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Refer to enable it. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209 DATE: 02/...
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... utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Insert the motherboard support DVD to the...
... utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Insert the motherboard support DVD to the...
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... Press the power button to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Even if you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed...use as possible. This section explains how to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of...
... Press the power button to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Even if you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed...use as possible. This section explains how to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of...
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... only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 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 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA...] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
... only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 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 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA...] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
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...items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 To change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and...items for that the item has a submenu. You cannot select an item that particular menu. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] ...
...items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 To change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and...items for that the item has a submenu. You cannot select an item that particular menu. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] ...