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...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 3.5.2 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-12 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-12 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-12 3.5.5...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...
...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 3.5.2 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-12 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-12 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-12 3.5.5...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...
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... tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vHT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.02V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the...
... tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vHT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.02V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the...
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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 NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode, and up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Hybrid SLI™ is...
...™ 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 NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode, and up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Hybrid SLI™ is...
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...% Long-Life Solid Cap. 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 details. making temperatures cooler by ASUS. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. This motherboard uses...
...% Long-Life Solid Cap. 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 details. making temperatures cooler by ASUS. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. This motherboard uses...
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... the utility and update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; Refer to page 4-10 for details. MemOK! ASUS exclusive overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of connecting the system panel cables one touch! This easy OC tool allows you to... front panel cables to pages 3-30 and 4-7 for details. Refer to page 2-21 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclock without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the fastest memory booting solution today. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. MemOK...
... the utility and update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS; Refer to page 4-10 for details. MemOK! ASUS exclusive overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of connecting the system panel cables one touch! This easy OC tool allows you to... front panel cables to pages 3-30 and 4-7 for details. Refer to page 2-21 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclock without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the fastest memory booting solution today. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. MemOK...
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.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of the following: - The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel...
.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 Use a maximum of the following: - The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel...
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... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real ...
... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real ...
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...reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK... We recommend that are incompaible 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. Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. ...
...reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK... We recommend that are incompaible 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. Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. ...
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... of this motherboard. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in case you change the default BIOS settings except in the future. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating ...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.
... of this motherboard. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in case you change the default BIOS settings except in the future. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating ...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.
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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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...type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to the system bus and PCI bus. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 Allows you installed on the motherboard. Use the and keys to 600. You can also type the desired CPU Bus frequency ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set overclocking parameters. The following two (2) items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Bus Frequency [200] Displays ...
...type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to the system bus and PCI bus. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 Allows you installed on the motherboard. Use the and keys to 600. You can also type the desired CPU Bus frequency ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you set overclocking parameters. The following two (2) items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Bus Frequency [200] Displays ...
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...12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use and to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the ratio. Profile you've selected. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. The valid value... 3.5.6 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the DDR3 operating...
...12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use and to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. profile, which applies different settings to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the ratio. Profile you've selected. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. The valid value... 3.5.6 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the DDR3 operating...
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...The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V 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 NorthBridge voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad... The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.10 CPU VDDA 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. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x]...
...The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V 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 NorthBridge voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad... The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.10 CPU VDDA 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. ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x]...
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...] for EMI control. 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Linear Down] Sets to [Enabled] for system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-15 The values range from 1.20V to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. 3.5.14...PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the SATA Spread Spectrum item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you leave this item to its default setting for EMI control. 3.5.17 SATA...
...] for EMI control. 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Linear Down] Sets to [Enabled] for system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-15 The values range from 1.20V to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. 3.5.14...PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the SATA Spread Spectrum item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you leave this item to its default setting for EMI control. 3.5.17 SATA...
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Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. C1E Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State ...Per Core] or [All Cores]. NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-17 Enabling this item allows the system to adjust the NVCC voltage for each or all CPU cores. Use the and keys to ...
Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. C1E Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State ...Per Core] or [All Cores]. NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-17 Enabling this item allows the system to adjust the NVCC voltage for each or all CPU cores. Use the and keys to ...
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... Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. It detects...system power-saving solution. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to launch the program.
... Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. It detects...system power-saving solution. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to launch the program.
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... before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software...
... before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software...
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... a physical overclocking button. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 4.3.9 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to enter ASUS AI Nap... manual for detailed software configuration. Refer to take effect. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-11 Chapter 4 Select your computer. Select Power to turn off the Turbo Key function. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. You can decide the performance boost level by...
... a physical overclocking button. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer chassis to use the Turbo Key function defined in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 4.3.9 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to enter ASUS AI Nap... manual for detailed software configuration. Refer to take effect. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-11 Chapter 4 Select your computer. Select Power to turn off the Turbo Key function. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. You can decide the performance boost level by...