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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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xi 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 ... x IEEE1394a connector 1 x MemOK! 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 (...
xi 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 ... x IEEE1394a connector 1 x MemOK! 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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..., turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the 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 boot after using the MemOK! If the installed...
..., turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the 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 boot after using the MemOK! If the installed...
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... failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to...
... failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from a file, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Place the support DVD...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from a file, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Place the support DVD...
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... program. 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...
... program. 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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... failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. 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. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is...
... failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. 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. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is...
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... on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. If the system... the system provides you can cause damage to your data or system. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Even if ...
... on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. If the system... the system provides you can cause damage to your data or system. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Even if ...
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...function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Secure Virtual...power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit ...
...function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Secure Virtual...power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit ...
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Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.9 Tools menu Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read ...user data will run again when you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-25 When you to clear Express Gate's user data. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5...
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.9 Tools menu Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read ...user data will run again when you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-25 When you to clear Express Gate's user data. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5...
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...ASUS O.C. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO... Allows you to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile This item...
...ASUS O.C. Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO... Allows you to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile This item...