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... 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
... 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are...
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... Design - 100% Long-Life Solid Cap. - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - Core Unlocker - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200MHz at 0.02V increment - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued...
... Design - 100% Long-Life Solid Cap. - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - Core Unlocker - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200MHz at 0.02V increment - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued...
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..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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... during computer upgrades. Refer to page 2-21 for details. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-20 for details. and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can be stored in no more. ...key. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without performing complicated BIOS changes. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Memory compatibility is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple...
... during computer upgrades. Refer to page 2-21 for details. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-20 for details. and its userfriendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can be stored in no more. ...key. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without performing complicated BIOS changes. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Memory compatibility is an ASUS exclusive OS that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and ... the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-15 Refer to the card. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause ...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and ... the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-15 Refer to the card. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause ...
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... onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...
... onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...
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...not booted for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to adjust the desired CPU performance. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-19 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move... the cap back to pins 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the first time. 2....
...not booted for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to adjust the desired CPU performance. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-19 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move... the cap back to pins 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the first time. 2....
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... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the... location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...
... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the... location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...
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ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-21 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the ...) to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch...
ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-21 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the ...) to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch...
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... NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA port hot-plugging, set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS settings to [IDE Mode]. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2-22 Chapter 2:... not supported by the external SATA port. • The external SATA port will be disabled if you set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS settings to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 6. External SATA port 9. PS/2 ...
... NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA port hot-plugging, set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS settings to [IDE Mode]. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2-22 Chapter 2:... not supported by the external SATA port. • The external SATA port will be disabled if you set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS settings to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 6. External SATA port 9. PS/2 ...
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...; XP Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to [RAID Mode]. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS to the connectors. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-27 If you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you set the...
...; XP Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to [RAID Mode]. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS to the connectors. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-27 If you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you set the...
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... I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
... I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
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... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...
... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...
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Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is set to Enable. Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled].
Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is set to Enable. Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu is turned to [Disabled].
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... computer While the system is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power ... case cover. 2. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the screen. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the chain) ...
... computer While the system is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power ... case cover. 2. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the screen. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the chain) ...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS... updating may result to instability or failure to run the BIOS Setup. • You have ...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS... updating may result to instability or failure to run the BIOS Setup. • You have ...
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... the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update...
... the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update...
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... to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4N98TD.ROM ASUS M4N98TD EVO M4N98TD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete...
... to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4N98TD.ROM ASUS M4N98TD EVO M4N98TD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete...