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... information. All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) for which is defaced...
... information. All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) for which is defaced...
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... ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-11 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-11 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
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... panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Clear CMOS button For M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue), 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports For M4A89TD PRO model: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin...
... panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Clear CMOS button For M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue), 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports For M4A89TD PRO model: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin...
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... for the card. 2. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
... for the card. 2. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
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...the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on these utilities. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 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 are needed for system startup in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk...
...the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on these utilities. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 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 are needed for system startup in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk...
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... Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
... Windows® desktop, click 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
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... support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO BOARD...
... support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO BOARD...
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... the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in...
... the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Select the type of device connected to navigate through them. There is installed in the system. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- These values are not user-configurable...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Select the type of device connected to navigate through them. There is installed in the system. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- These values are not user-configurable...
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... POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port6 [IDE] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 items are set them to [IDE] mode. • The default setting and the configuration options...
... POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port6 [IDE] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 items are set them to [IDE] mode. • The default setting and the configuration options...
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... due to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-21 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Chapter 3 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the...
... due to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-21 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Chapter 3 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the...
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... Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [XOR of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] Enable Channel Memory Interleaving Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of the processor. [Disabled] Disables...
... Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [XOR of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] Enable Channel Memory Interleaving Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of the processor. [Disabled] Disables...
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... [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to display the configuration options. Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. On Board ATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard ATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to display the configuration options. Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. On Board ATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard ATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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... To change the supervisor password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] to change the system security settings. Allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. Allows viewing and changing all the fields in a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. again to erase the RTC RAM. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. See...
... To change the supervisor password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] to change the system security settings. Allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. Allows viewing and changing all the fields in a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. again to erase the RTC RAM. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. See...
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.... Profile AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will be cleared the next time...
.... Profile AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will be cleared the next time...
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... support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list...
... support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list...
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... provider is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with quick access to the prior USB port (for example, USB port 1) before turning on the computer. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions.
... provider is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with quick access to the prior USB port (for example, USB port 1) before turning on the computer. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to the Internet and key applications before use. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA devices in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions.
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... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for details on each drive. 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Go to [RAID]. 4. Set the OnChip SATA Type item to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. When setting the SATA Port1-Port4 item to [IDE] or [AHCI] modes. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for details on each drive. 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Go to [RAID]. 4. Set the OnChip SATA Type item to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. When setting the SATA Port1-Port4 item to [IDE] or [AHCI] modes. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... the floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-17 Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert...
... the floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-17 Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP limitation. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert...
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... version. 4. Click the name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Refer to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Using another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to complete the installation. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive...
... version. 4. Click the name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Refer to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Using another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to complete the installation. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive...