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... message and click Yes to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will ...dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on the bottom of the monitor to continue. 5. Turbo Unlocker ...
... message and click Yes to enable or disable Turbo Unlocker at any time. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. Turbo Unlocker is now enabled and will ...dynamically and automatically adjust CPU core ratios based on the bottom of the monitor to continue. 5. Turbo Unlocker ...
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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 ... 2.4.3 System Information 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.5.1 CPU Level UP 2-11 2.5.2 OC Tuner Utility 2-11 2.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.5.4 CPU Ratio 2-12 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency 2-12 2.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 2-13 2.5.7 HT Link Speed 2-13 2.5.8 DRAM ...
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 ... 2.4.3 System Information 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.5.1 CPU Level UP 2-11 2.5.2 OC Tuner Utility 2-11 2.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.5.4 CPU Ratio 2-12 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency 2-12 2.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 2-13 2.5.7 HT Link Speed 2-13 2.5.8 DRAM ...
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... 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 ACPI APIC support 2-20 2.7.5 ...APM Configuration 2-21 2.7.6 Hardware Monitor 2-21 2.8 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 ...
... 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 ACPI APIC support 2-20 2.7.5 ...APM Configuration 2-21 2.7.6 Hardware Monitor 2-21 2.8 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 ...
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... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192kHz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user...
... Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192kHz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... 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 faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C,), which delivers high power efficiency and...
... 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 faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C,), which delivers high power efficiency and...
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With ASUS Design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for ... about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1...information from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
With ASUS Design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for ... about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1...information from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON...• When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into slot A1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue...
Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON...• When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into slot A1 as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue...
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... CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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...
... CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 1-28 ASUS M4A87TD EVO These are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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...
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...function. 2.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Setting to [Auto] allows automatic...When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. Select an item then press to display the submenu...
...function. 2.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Setting to [Auto] allows automatic...When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. Select an item then press to display the submenu...
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...Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related...
...Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration ******* Please key in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related...
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...[Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ... should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the ...
...[Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ... should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the ...
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2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save your CMOS settings in the BIOS...
2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save your CMOS settings in the BIOS...