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... 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 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA 1-4 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 System Information 3-10 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-11...
... 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 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA 1-4 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 System Information 3-10 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-11...
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... 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O ports ASUS Exclusive Features - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii vChipset: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.02V increment - vHT Bus...
... 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O ports ASUS Exclusive Features - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii vChipset: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.02V increment - vHT Bus...
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...™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with this translates into nearly double the performance! The NVIDIA nFORCE® 980a SLI® chipset also supports six Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, PCI...
...™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with this translates into nearly double the performance! The NVIDIA nFORCE® 980a SLI® chipset also supports six Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, PCI...
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...ASUS M4N98TD EVO 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by yourself. DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for effective heat dissipation- The built-in real-time-helping save power and money! It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking... consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4N98TD EVO motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore, high quality power components ...
...ASUS M4N98TD EVO 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by yourself. DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for effective heat dissipation- The built-in real-time-helping save power and money! It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking... consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4N98TD EVO motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore, high quality power components ...
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... easy OC tool allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to patch memory issues and get ...by simply unlocking the extra cores, without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS exclusive overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a button to launch the utility and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-...
... easy OC tool allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to patch memory issues and get ...by simply unlocking the extra cores, without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS exclusive overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of a button to launch the utility and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-...
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...address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB ... or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets....
...address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB ... or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets....
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... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
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... you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
... you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer...
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...performance. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and...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 Windows® environment. 2. If there...
...performance. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and...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 Windows® environment. 2. If there...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Allows you to [Manual] and [D.O.C.P]. The following two (2) items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. PCIE Frequency [100] Use the...
... PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Allows you to [Manual] and [D.O.C.P]. The following two (2) items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. PCIE Frequency [100] Use the...
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... motherboard. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.5.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. DRAM O.C. The profile information varies according to adjust the ratio. ... 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to set the CPU-Chipset HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [...
... motherboard. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.5.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. DRAM O.C. The profile information varies according to adjust the ratio. ... 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to set the CPU-Chipset HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [...
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.... The values range from 2.50V to 2.80V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. You can also use the and keys to adjust the value. The...the key. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.13 NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]...
.... The values range from 2.50V to 2.80V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. You can also use the and keys to adjust the value. The...the key. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.13 NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]...
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...Down]. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Linear Down] Sets to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 3.5.18 PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable...voltage. We recommend that you leave this item to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability.
...Down]. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Linear Down] Sets to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 3.5.18 PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable...voltage. We recommend that you leave this item to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability.
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... the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to get full computing of ACPI SRAT Table. Use the and keys to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to [Auto],...NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you set the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-17 C1E Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State ...
... the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to get full computing of ACPI SRAT Table. Use the and keys to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to [Auto],...NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you set the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-17 C1E Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State ...
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... and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically... Turbo Mode • High Performance Mode • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU ...
... and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically... Turbo Mode • High Performance Mode • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU ...
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...not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU.../NB voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and ...
...not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU.../NB voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and ...
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... 2. You can also load personal profiles saved in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. You can choose whether to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Q-Button... area to turn off the Turbo Key function. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select Power to boost system performance after Windows start-up. 3. Select Turbo Key to keep the power button as a common switch. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-11 Chapter 4
... 2. You can also load personal profiles saved in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. You can choose whether to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Q-Button... area to turn off the Turbo Key function. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select Power to boost system performance after Windows start-up. 3. Select Turbo Key to keep the power button as a common switch. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-11 Chapter 4