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... 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 2-8 2.4.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.4.2 Storage Configuration 2-9 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...
... 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 2-8 2.4.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.4.2 Storage Configuration 2-9 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...
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... S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 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) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - TurboV, CPU Level UP, Turbo Key...
... S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 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) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - TurboV, CPU Level UP, Turbo Key...
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A...™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A...™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket...
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... for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Get your system boot success. MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions 8+1 Phase 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...
... for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Get your system boot success. MemOK! ASUS Power Solutions 8+1 Phase 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...
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...money! Simply pick the processor you with Auto Tuning! Overclocking is an intelligent tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Even O.C. ASUS Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you want to OC to the ... those records! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by the north bridge chipset. ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Tools TurboV EVO Whether novice or enthusiast, TurboV EVO satisfies overclockers of any level. Turbo Key boosts performance with...
...money! Simply pick the processor you with Auto Tuning! Overclocking is an intelligent tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Even O.C. ASUS Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you want to OC to the ... those records! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by the north bridge chipset. ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Tools TurboV EVO Whether novice or enthusiast, TurboV EVO satisfies overclockers of any level. Turbo Key boosts performance with...
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...modules for the OS can support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS Design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is ... OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less...
...modules for the OS can support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS Design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is ... OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less...
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...C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Single-sided DS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
...C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Single-sided DS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
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... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC ... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins...
... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC ... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-18 ASUS M4A87TD EVO After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins...
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...the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 ...settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to ...
...the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 ...settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to ...
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... a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to the corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup ...setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to the corresponding sections for details on the screen during the system bootup ...setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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...of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For ...Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] 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 Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American...
...of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For ...Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] 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 Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American...
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...on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. 2.5.2 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items: DRAM Voltage [Auto] HT Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] CPU Load-Line ...Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3100MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] OC Tuner Utility Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM...
...on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. 2.5.2 OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the following items: DRAM Voltage [Auto] HT Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] CPU Load-Line ...Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency : 3100MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHz CPU Level UP [Auto] OC Tuner Utility Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM...
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... settings to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS M4A87TD EVO You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. If this happens, revert to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows...
... settings to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS M4A87TD EVO You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. If this happens, revert to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows...
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...Allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. Sets to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the HyperTransport voltage. ...Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V with a 0.00625V interval. 2.5.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge ...
...Allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. Sets to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the HyperTransport voltage. ...Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.40000V with a 0.00625V interval. 2.5.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge ...