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... of the product for a period of three years after our last shipment of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
... of the product for a period of three years after our last shipment of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
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...;p�a�n�e�l) (continued on the motherboard. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue at back panel...Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports A��T�I /O - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory...
...;p�a�n�e�l) (continued on the motherboard. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue at back panel...Front Panel Jack-Retasking - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports A��T�I /O - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory...
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... 1 X ESATA port 1 x LAN (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 - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) Core Unlocker ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
... 1 X ESATA port 1 x LAN (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 - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) Core Unlocker ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking...
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... 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 DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB...
... 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 DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB...
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... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the...
... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the...
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.... • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Use of a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
.... • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Use of a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
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The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 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. Never connect a 1394... so will damage the motherboard! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at...
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 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. Never connect a 1394... so will damage the motherboard! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at...
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... that is a brief description of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to another. 2.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 2.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen...
... that is a brief description of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to another. 2.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 2.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen...
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... selection of the basic system information. These items show N/A if no device is installed in SATA 5/SATA 6 only. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on...LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you an overview of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. LBA/Large...
... selection of the basic system information. These items show N/A if no device is installed in SATA 5/SATA 6 only. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on...LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this option if you an overview of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. LBA/Large...
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...the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE]... to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you an overview of the general system specifications. 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 BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE]... to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you an overview of the general system specifications. 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...
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... you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item...
... you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item...
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... Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A87TD EVO Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any ...: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A87TD EVO conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...
... Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A87TD EVO Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any ...: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A87TD EVO conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...