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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on �ne�ct�or Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentations User manual If any of...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on �ne�ct�or Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentations User manual If any of...
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... and computing efficiency. Determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to connect easily with... instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Built to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This enhances system performance in no time! This series' high quality power components effective...
... and computing efficiency. Determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to connect easily with... instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Built to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This enhances system performance in no time! This series' high quality power components effective...
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..., peripherals, or components. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...
..., peripherals, or components. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...
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... the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Opteron™ processors. Locate the CPU socket...
... the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Opteron™ processors. Locate the CPU socket...
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Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Do not forget to the module base. 5. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan ...
Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Do not forget to the module base. 5. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan ...
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... PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-20 1.9 • DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR Part No. M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Timing 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65-1.85 1.65...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
... PVS32G1800LLKN(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-20 1.9 • DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR Part No. M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Timing 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65-1.85 1.65...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Apply force to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by both...
... notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Apply force to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by both...
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...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
...; Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
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... have made. • If you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2. 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 Enable. Refer to section 1.11 Onboard LEDs for the... exact 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.
... have made. • If you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. 1-20 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2. 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 Enable. Refer to section 1.11 Onboard LEDs for the... exact 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.
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If an error is found , the LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 1-22 ASUS M4A87TD EVO DRAM LED DRAM LED checks DRAM status during motherboard booting process. 3.
If an error is found , the LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 1-22 ASUS M4A87TD EVO DRAM LED DRAM LED checks DRAM status during motherboard booting process. 3.
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... Out Mic 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 connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers...
... Out Mic 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 connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers...
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... EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
... EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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...fan of the connector. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire ...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors....
...fan of the connector. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire ...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors....
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Never connect a 1394 cable 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. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...
Never connect a 1394 cable 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. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...
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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! 10. 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. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. 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. The IEEE 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port.
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... This utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Quit all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. b. Follow the onscreen instructions.... Select Update BIOS from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...
... This utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Quit all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. b. Follow the onscreen instructions.... Select Update BIOS from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...
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... system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard ...support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. 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. When found, the...
... system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard ...support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. 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. When found, the...
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... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit...
... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit...
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.... [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to section 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show N/A if no device is either a ZIP...
.... [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. 2-8 ASUS M4A87TD EVO LBA/Large Mode [Auto] [Auto] Select [Auto] to section 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show N/A if no device is either a ZIP...
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... SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows...
... SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in this menu. 2-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows...