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... surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to...
... surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to...
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... up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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: -...up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 5200 MT/s; M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II /...
... up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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: -...up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 5200 MT/s; M4A87TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II /...
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...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3; It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ ...capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33�...
...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3; It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ ...capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A87TD EVO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A87TD EVO motherboard Cables 1�x�U�lt�ra�D�M�A�1�33�...
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... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. CPU socket AM3 3. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Serial ATA 6G/b connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. CPU socket AM3 3. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Serial ATA 6G/b connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard ...
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...° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with an AM3 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Opteron™ processors. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
...° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with an AM3 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Opteron™ processors. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
... on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
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...more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more memory installed on a DDR2 DIMM socket. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7 System ...has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is the standard way of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered... Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With ASUS Design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less.
...more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. For effective use a more memory installed on a DDR2 DIMM socket. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.7 System ...has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is the standard way of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered... Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With ASUS Design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less.
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...4 DIMM TW3X4G2000C7GT ES ver2.1 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-720 2.1V • DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ ...-1.85 1.75-1.85 1.65~1.85 1.75-1.85 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
...4 DIMM TW3X4G2000C7GT ES ver2.1 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-720 2.1V • DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. M4A87TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ ...-1.85 1.75-1.85 1.65~1.85 1.75-1.85 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS M4A87TD EVO
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... 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 7-8-7-24 7-7-7-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 - 9 8 8 8 9 7-6-6-24 8-8-8 7-7-7 9-9-9 7-7-6 7-7-7 7-7-7 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8 9 - DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... 6-6-6-18 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 7-8-7-24 7-7-7-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 - 9 8 8 8 9 7-6-6-24 8-8-8 7-7-7 9-9-9 7-7-6 7-7-7 7-7-7 8-8-8 7-7-7 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8-8-8 8 9 - DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... 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. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip ...NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB ...
... 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. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip ...NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB ...
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...with a notch so that 1 the 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent DIMM notch damage. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM... 1. DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in 3 any further to ensure proper sitting...
...with a notch so that 1 the 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent DIMM notch damage. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM... 1. DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in 3 any further to ensure proper sitting...