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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 2-5 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...
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 2-5 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...
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... key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�a�...more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: I �n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o...
... key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�a�...more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: I �n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o...
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... 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 (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
... 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 (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4A87TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor...
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... 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 using the MemOK! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
... 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 using the MemOK! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of...
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... Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual folder in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support... download the latest software manual from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents...
... Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual folder in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support... download the latest software manual from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents...
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...on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 2.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error...to the corresponding sections for system startup in the following utilities allow you need to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in ...
...on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 2.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. The following circumstances: • An error...to the corresponding sections for system startup in the following utilities allow you need to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in ...
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...b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site,...click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Select Update BIOS ...
...b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site,...click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Select Update BIOS ...
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...ASUS website at www. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] ...
...ASUS website at www. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] ...
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...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. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn on the system. 2.
...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. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 ASUS M4A87TD EVO Turn on the system. 2.
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...: • Restart using the BIOS Setup program so that you can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to reconfigure your system...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS...
...: • Restart using the BIOS Setup program so that you can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to reconfigure your system...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section 2.2 Updating BIOS. 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS...
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C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP ... Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP ... Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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
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...browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where...Gate. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment... Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C. Use the ...then press to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: ...
...browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where...Gate. Profile AI NET 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment... Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C. Use the ...then press to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: ...
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...profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 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...Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save and...
...profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS M4A87TD EVO 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...Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can save and...