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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Switches 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement...
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... NET 2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. ASUS Noise Filter M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model (NEC USB 3.0 controller) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back paenl) - 12 x USB 2.0 ports...
... NET 2 ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. ASUS Noise Filter M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model (NEC USB 3.0 controller) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back paenl) - 12 x USB 2.0 ports...
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...memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3...174; 890FX Chipset AMD® 890FX Chipset is optimized with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Built to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...
...memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3...174; 890FX Chipset AMD® 890FX Chipset is optimized with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Built to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...
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...ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with just a simple switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. MemOK! Even O.C. Refer to integrated memory...Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard has adopted the brand new 6-phase VRM power design, which delivers...
...ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 1-3 Simply activate a dedicated switch on the system configuration. 1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid OS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with just a simple switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. MemOK! Even O.C. Refer to integrated memory...Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard has adopted the brand new 6-phase VRM power design, which delivers...
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...The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: When installing one memory module, we suggest that you install it on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs ... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on A1...
...The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: When installing one memory module, we suggest that you install it on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs ... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on A1...
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... not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default...
... not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-11 With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default...
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...Brand DS - When using a DDR3 2000 memory module, ensure to install it on A1 slot for the latest QVL. Timing 7-8-7-20 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-15 Chapter 2 DDR3-1600 MHz ...capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent EK Memory EK Memory Elixir Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot ...
...Brand DS - When using a DDR3 2000 memory module, ensure to install it on A1 slot for the latest QVL. Timing 7-8-7-20 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-15 Chapter 2 DDR3-1600 MHz ...capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent EK Memory EK Memory Elixir Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot Patriot ...
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...8226; Refer to its default 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 open-case system. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement,...
...8226; Refer to its default 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 open-case system. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement,...
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... or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Select this option if you to the device occurs in SATA 5/SATA 6 only. Setting to the processor. Chapter 3 3-12...
... from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Select this option if you to the device occurs in SATA 5/SATA 6 only. Setting to the processor. Chapter 3 3-12...
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The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0007 BIOS Information Version : 0206 Build Date: 02/09/10 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor Speed : 2700MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2047MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0007 BIOS Information Version : 0206 Build Date: 02/09/10 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor Speed : 2700MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2047MB Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Proceed with a 0.05V interval. • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 0.80000V...
... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Proceed with a 0.05V interval. • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 0.80000V...
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... 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] ... MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then...
... 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] ... MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then...
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... Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR ...primary boot device. Set to [Max] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] This item appears only when you enable the previous item and ...
... Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR ...primary boot device. Set to [Max] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] This item appears only when you enable the previous item and ...
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Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] ... that you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-37 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 AI NET...
Profile Utility V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] ... that you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-37 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 AI NET...
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.... The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Install PC... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application...
.... The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Install PC... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application...
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... HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1GB system memory for better performance. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-7 See chapter 3 for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports onboard ASUS WiFi modules only. All add-on WiFi devices (such as a USB WiFi dongle) are not supported. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and...
... HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1GB system memory for better performance. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-7 See chapter 3 for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports onboard ASUS WiFi modules only. All add-on WiFi devices (such as a USB WiFi dongle) are not supported. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and...