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... information...viii About this guide...ix M4N98TD EVO 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 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 direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
... information...viii About this guide...ix M4N98TD EVO 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 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 direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
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...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...DRAM Timing Configuration 3-12 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-12 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-12 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-12 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-12 3.5.7 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-13 3.5.8 Processor Voltage 3-14 3.5.9 CPU/NB Voltage 3-14 3.5.10 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-14 3.5.11...
...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...DRAM Timing Configuration 3-12 3.5.3 CPU Ratio 3-12 3.5.4 DRAM Frequency 3-12 3.5.5 CPU/NB Frequency 3-12 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-12 3.5.7 DRAM Driving Configuration 3-13 3.5.8 Processor Voltage 3-14 3.5.9 CPU/NB Voltage 3-14 3.5.10 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-14 3.5.11...
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... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 Contents 3.5.12 HT Voltage 3-14 3.5.13 NB Voltage 3-14 3.5.14 nForce200 Voltage 3-15 3.5.15 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.17 SATA Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.18...
... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 Contents 3.5.12 HT Voltage 3-14 3.5.13 NB Voltage 3-14 3.5.14 nForce200 Voltage 3-15 3.5.15 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.16 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.17 SATA Spread Spectrum 3-15 3.5.18...
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M4N98TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support Supports 45nm CPU NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® Supports NVIDIA Clock Calibration (NVCC) function Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) ...
M4N98TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support Supports 45nm CPU NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® Supports NVIDIA Clock Calibration (NVCC) function Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) ...
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...: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Profile - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker...
...: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Profile - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker...
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xiii M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1... BIOS, SPI, PnP, 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 ...
xiii M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1... BIOS, SPI, PnP, 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 ...
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... supreme overclocking ability. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by yourself. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy 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.
... supreme overclocking ability. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by yourself. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy 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.
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...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of a latent AMD® CPU-with just a simple switch or hot key. Simply press the predefined hotkey to page 4-11 for details. Enjoy an instant ...friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can dramatically improve your BIOS easily without performing complicated BIOS changes. Chapter 1 ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of connecting the system panel cables one touch! is able to overclock without entering the...
...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of a latent AMD® CPU-with just a simple switch or hot key. Simply press the predefined hotkey to page 4-11 for details. Enjoy an instant ...friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can dramatically improve your BIOS easily without performing complicated BIOS changes. Chapter 1 ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of connecting the system panel cables one touch! is able to overclock without entering the...
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...System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Serial ATA ...-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-31 2-5 2-10 2-30 2-21 2-20 2-26 2-19 2-18 2-27 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16.
...System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Serial ATA ...-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-31 2-5 2-10 2-30 2-21 2-20 2-26 2-19 2-18 2-27 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16.
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...; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. Socket lever ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle.
...; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. Socket lever ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle.
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... finger. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information If it is locked. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with pre-applied thermal paste. The Thermal Interface Material is in place, push down the socket... heatsinks come with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to the exposed area of the CPU that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Gold triangle Small triangle Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to indicate that ...
... finger. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information If it is locked. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with pre-applied thermal paste. The Thermal Interface Material is in place, push down the socket... heatsinks come with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to the exposed area of the CPU that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Gold triangle Small triangle Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to indicate that ...
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... is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and...
... is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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... the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
... the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to...
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...you change the jumper setting. Set to pins 1-2 to pins 1-2 when you to adjust the desired CPU performance. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai ...Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU 0.80V - 1.55V up to 1.85V • Before you change the jumper setting for the first time. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-19 2.
...you change the jumper setting. Set to pins 1-2 to pins 1-2 when you to adjust the desired CPU performance. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai ...Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU 0.80V - 1.55V up to 1.85V • Before you change the jumper setting for the first time. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-19 2.
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... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to unlock the extra cores of the UNLOCKER_LED LED. • If you have made. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-21 Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The...
... Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to unlock the extra cores of the UNLOCKER_LED LED. • If you have made. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-21 Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The...
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...labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
...labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
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...Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and ... correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Set the PIO mode to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-9 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled...
...Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and ... correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Set the PIO mode to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-9 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled...
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.... [Disabled] Disables the onboard IDE controller. Set to internally optimize the order of commands. • When this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the...
.... [Disabled] Disables the onboard IDE controller. Set to internally optimize the order of commands. • When this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the...
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...the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 You can also type the desired CPU Bus frequency using the numeric keypad. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio DRAM Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link ...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- profile, and the related parameters ...
...the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-11 You can also type the desired CPU Bus frequency using the numeric keypad. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio DRAM Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link ...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- profile, and the related parameters ...