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... Spread Spectrum 2-15 2.5.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.6.1 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.6.2 Chipset 2-17 2.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-17 2.6.4 USB Configuration 2-18 2.6.5 PCIPnP 2-19 2.7 Power menu 2-20 2.7.1 Suspend Mode 2-20 2.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-20 2.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-20 2.7.4...Boot menu 2-23 2.8.1 Boot Device Priority 2-23 2.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.8.3 Security 2-24 2.9 Tools menu 2-25 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-25 2.9.2 Express Gate 2-25 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9.4 AI NET 2 2-26 2.10 Exit menu 2-27
... Spread Spectrum 2-15 2.5.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.6.1 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.6.2 Chipset 2-17 2.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-17 2.6.4 USB Configuration 2-18 2.6.5 PCIPnP 2-19 2.7 Power menu 2-20 2.7.1 Suspend Mode 2-20 2.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-20 2.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-20 2.7.4...Boot menu 2-23 2.8.1 Boot Device Priority 2-23 2.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.8.3 Security 2-24 2.9 Tools menu 2-25 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-25 2.9.2 Express Gate 2-25 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9.4 AI NET 2 2-26 2.10 Exit menu 2-27
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...manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports A��T�I /O - 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) SB850 chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at x4 mode) 1 x PCIe ...than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x ...
...manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports A��T�I /O - 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) SB850 chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at x4 mode) 1 x PCIe ...than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x ...
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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 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDDNB: CPU NB voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution ...150MHz at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! vHT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.003125V increment - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) vCore: ...
...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 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDDNB: CPU NB voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution ...150MHz at 0.003125V increment - MemOK! vHT bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.003125V increment - M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) vCore: ...
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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 fan connector (4-pin) 1 x power fan connector (3-pin) 1 x COM port... 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 fan connector (4-pin) 1 x power fan connector (3-pin) 1 x COM port... 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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... power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of current bus systems. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with AMD®'s latest AM3...
... power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker 12 ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of current bus systems. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with AMD®'s latest AM3...
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... Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 7. Serial ATA 6G/b connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction Page 1-26 1-6 1-28 1-9 1-19 1-20 1-25 1-21 1-31 1-18 1-29 1-27 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-30... 1-24 1-5 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2.
... Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 7. Serial ATA 6G/b connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction Page 1-26 1-6 1-28 1-9 1-19 1-20 1-25 1-21 1-31 1-18 1-29 1-27 1-30 1-32 1-31 1-30... 1-24 1-5 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2.
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 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...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 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...
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... 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. This port connects to a Local Area ...(LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. Activity Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status...
... 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. This port connects to a Local Area ...(LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. Activity Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status...
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1-24 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 16. This port connects the side speakers...
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1-24 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 16. This port connects the side speakers...
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... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. 10.
Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. 10.
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...to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a... are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...
...to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a... are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...
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... updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 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... Exit 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the...
... updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 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... Exit 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the...
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...on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To ... BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The system requires you want to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the...
...on again. 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To ... BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The system requires you want to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the...
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to update the Microcode ...Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to malfunction. This item should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO C1E Support [...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to update the Microcode ...Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to malfunction. This item should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO C1E Support [...
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...[Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Onboard ATA Controller ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to select the Serial ... the Serial Port1 base address. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables ...
...[Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Onboard ATA Controller ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to select the Serial ... the Serial Port1 base address. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables ...
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...-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to change the advanced settings for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for PCI/PnP devices. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Plug And ...
...-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to change the advanced settings for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for PCI/PnP devices. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Plug And ...
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... a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to load. Press to run the utility to save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO...
... a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to load. Press to run the utility to save eight (8) CMOS profiles. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO...