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... 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 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory...
... 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 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory...
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...-Go) Broadcom® B5071 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM...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) Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (dual at back panel) (continued on ports...
...-Go) Broadcom® B5071 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM...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) Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (dual at back panel) (continued on ports...
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M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - vHT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.02V increment - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.02V increment - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 2000MHz...
M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - vHT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.02V increment - vDIMM: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.02V increment - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 2000MHz...
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...This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.), which provides faster data transfer rate and more information. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. NVIDIA® SLI® ...makes use of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. For some applications, this series...
...This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.), which provides faster data transfer rate and more information. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. NVIDIA® SLI® ...makes use of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. For some applications, this series...
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... 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. Furthermore, high quality power components can be carried away by the chipsets to ... heat dissipation- Refer to page 4-5 for durability, imporved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. The purpose of fan speed to integrated memory/HT controller. 100% Long-Life Solid Cap. Up to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 1-3
... 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. Furthermore, high quality power components can be carried away by the chipsets to ... heat dissipation- Refer to page 4-5 for durability, imporved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. The purpose of fan speed to integrated memory/HT controller. 100% Long-Life Solid Cap. Up to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 1-3
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... a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can be stored in no more. ASUS O.C. Profile that provides you to patch memory issues and get your system up your system booting success. Express Gate Express Gate is a user-friendly BIOS update ... module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one touch! is the fastest memory booting solution today. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Enjoy an instant...
... a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can be stored in no more. ASUS O.C. Profile that provides you to patch memory issues and get your system up your system booting success. Express Gate Express Gate is a user-friendly BIOS update ... module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one touch! is the fastest memory booting solution today. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Enjoy an instant...
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... (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module... dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... (dual-channel operation): 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module... dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for... single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ...
... is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for... single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ...
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... inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - M4N98TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON...
... inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - M4N98TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON...
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... the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. 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. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...
... the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. 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. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...
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... messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and ...to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function...
... messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and ...to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function...
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.... 2. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-37 Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2.10...
.... 2. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-37 Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2.10...
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... the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-9 Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed.
... the type of device installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-9 Allows automatic selection of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). The DMA mode consists of the appropriate device type. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed.
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...BIOS Information Version : 0106 Build Date: 01/25/10 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 1024MB Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SATA Mode select [IDE Mode] This item appears only when you enabled... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Serial ATA physical storage devices. 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 AHCI driver...
...BIOS Information Version : 0106 Build Date: 01/25/10 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 1024MB Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SATA Mode select [IDE Mode] This item appears only when you enabled... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Serial ATA physical storage devices. 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 AHCI driver...
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...Controller 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] Enable... of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or...
...Controller 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] Enable... of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or...
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... support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] 1 Memory have to adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [256MB] [512MB] [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card First] Allows ... Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [PCIE VGA Card First] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-19 ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that your dGPU is properly installed. Set to [User] to over 2G...
... support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] 1 Memory have to adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [256MB] [512MB] [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card First] Allows ... Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [PCIE VGA Card First] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-19 ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that your dGPU is properly installed. Set to [User] to over 2G...
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Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check...
Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... Press to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check...
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...PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-3 With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at ... 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.
...PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-3 With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at ... 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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...the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with at least 1GB system memory for better performance. Adjust the screen resolution from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at ... to zero (0). • The Web Search bar is available only when the system language of available disk space. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the Express Gate splash screen, and then press the key during POST. ...
...the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with at least 1GB system memory for better performance. Adjust the screen resolution from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at ... to zero (0). • The Web Search bar is available only when the system language of available disk space. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on the Express Gate splash screen, and then press the key during POST. ...
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... Hybrid SLI support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 5-5 Go to learn the supported GPUs. GeForce Boost 1. Ensure that includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. Go to ... the mGPU and two displays by Windows® Vista™ / 7 only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate. • GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both the mGPU and the dGPU, the Hybrid SLI mode is ...
... Hybrid SLI support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 5-5 Go to learn the supported GPUs. GeForce Boost 1. Ensure that includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. Go to ... the mGPU and two displays by Windows® Vista™ / 7 only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate. • GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both the mGPU and the dGPU, the Hybrid SLI mode is ...