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1. Kee S S S Qrsarsa annoaanga ANVANDA H BXKEXKE BKXKEXKS BXKBEES m ones Drees riesen lt lt lt lt lt lt E EF EE Ek Eg EE S 53 5 5 88 35 CS ce ee cr Ce cr oe OH faal iD O Wu go oo Re S Re S S co kb ra EF ra FF M4A87TD CT EE EE EP cz EE FF 25520502 ZOGZHGZ 25420502 Gros Orrorre Orrorre O GS S O uo om CTT SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 M4A87TD SATA connectors right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards These connectors are set to IDE mode by default In IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Port1 Port4 or SATA Port5 Port6 item in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 4 2 Storage Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP2 or later versio
2. M4A87TD O NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 Lal a I I o8 FEE T M4A87TD IDE connector Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices A If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 21 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit Or Q ATX12V GEATXPWR 88 gt gt 3 Volts GND G CN 12 Volts 5 V
3. DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM Bi DIMM B2 M4A8 7TD 1 7 2 Channel M4A87TD 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets Channel A DIMM AT and DIMM Di Channel B DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets NN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the CPU spec AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you in
4. O EFE O NN M4A87TD MemOK switch Refer to section 1 11 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your sys
5. 2 L E GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM _ D SUS MATT D LN Do not forget to connect the CPU O fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector M4A87TD CPU fan connector 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan LN Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base Z The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Chapter 1 Product introduction 1
6. M4A87TD CORE_UNLOCKER LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 20 1 12 Connectors 1 12 1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 11 O d Oo Oo PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Status Left LED Right LED Left Right OFF LED LED Green blinking during 10M ti ivi 0 Mbps connection data activity Green blinking during data activity 100 Mbps connection OFF LAN port Green blinking during 1 Gbps connection OFF data activity Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus US
7. 2 23 213 AGPI20S 0 D pD0IL u u u uu u u uu uuu un uuu 2 23 214 ACPIAPIC SU OW u u u u uu u u u uuu Lau 2 23 275 APM Configuration 2 24 2 7 6 Hardware Monitor 2 24 BOO MENN ae 2 26 2 8 1 Boot Device Priority 2 26 2 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 26 E NET E 2 27 TOOLS UE 2 28 2 9 1 ASUS EZF 8SR0u u u uuu uu L uu uuu um Shuyu 2 28 2 9 2 Express Gate E 2 28 2 93 ASUS O C Profile 2 29 AEE TEE 2 29 Exit VEN ME 2 30 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause
8. 2 14 2 5 1 MER E 2 14 252 OG T ner UNN ueresnesee ee 2 14 253 Ai Overclock TUNGT Lasses 2 15 254 GPU RAO sosirii ei 2 15 2 5 5 DRAM Frequency 2 15 2 5 6 CPU NB Frequency Y 2 16 251 HI Li k Sp8680 _ u ua bbskiomusiteaenvelea des 2 16 25 8 DRAM Timing Configuration 2 16 2 5 9 DRAM Driving Configuration 2 17 2 5 10 CPU amp NB Voltage Mode 2 17 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2511 DRAM MEI uuu u uu uu uu anaa 2 18 N HI Vollaga uu u u u u 2 2ssusassushusstusahaqssapamassaq 2 18 2512 Ee E Le EE 2 18 2 5 14 CPU Load Line Calibration 2 18 2 5 15 CPU NB Load Line Calibration 2 18 2 5 16 CPU Spread Spectrum 2 18 2 5 17 PCIE Spread Spectrum 2 18 Advanced Ku UE 2 19 2 6 1 GPU Configurall01 uuu u u uu uu u 22 s 2 19 202 Ne 2 20 2 6 3 Onboard Devices Contguraton 2 20 2 6 4 USB Configuration 2 21 209 PP u uuu uuu O 2 22 Power E UD 2 23 2 7 1 Suspend Mode 2 23 2 7 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume
9. Contents 1 13 1 12 2 Internal connectors 1 21 TT e e EE 1 28 1 13 1 Installing an operating system 1 28 1 13 2 Support DVD information 1 28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 KnoWing BIOS vasse 2 1 Hee 2 1 2 2 1 ASUS Update utility 2 2 2 22 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilily 2 3 2 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2 4 BIOS Setup FO aMi DE 2 8 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen 2 9 2 3 2 MEN ee 2 9 2 3 3 Navigation Keys srrersvrrrnvversvvrerserernvenrssererserervsersnnerer 2 10 2 3 4 Menuitems 2 10 23 5 Submenu items 2 10 2 3 6 Configuration fields 2 10 2 3 7 Generalhelp 2 10 2 3 8 P OD uD WINGOW uuu uu uuu uu u s ss 2 10 230 SclOF e EE 2 10 AER LEE 2 11 2 4 1 SAPA EE 2 11 2 4 2 Storage Configuration 2 12 2 4 3 System Information 2 13 Ai Tweaker menu u u
10. EO EEL ON M4A87T E5359 First Edition V1 March 2010 Copyright 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER ING ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
11. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket Apply force to both ends i i of the DIMM simultaneously until the tte retaining clips snap back into place of and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of PF the DIMM CN Locked Retaining Clip i Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 2 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Remove the DIMM from the socket i 1 dt gt Z Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force ASUS M4A87TD 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion
12. Disabled Disables the Energy Using Products EuP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL WO_USB audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state Restore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCI PCIE Device Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Devices Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 devices Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 devices This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables to power up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode Enabled The computer could be powered up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode A The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connec
13. helping save power and money ASUS Hybrid OS ASUS Express Gate O 5sec Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows OS ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions PIN Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Tools TurboV EVO Whether novice or enthusiast TurboV EVO satisfies overclockers of any level Intelligently push systems to the fastest stable clock speeds with Auto Tuning Turbo Key boosts performance with a simple touch while TurboV offers additional advanced options for breaking those records CPU Level UP Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP Simply pick the processor you want to OC to and the motherboard will do the rest See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly Overclocking is never as easy as this Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 1 4 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings f N Unplug the power cord
14. 1 x power fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x high definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x MemOK button 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue USB 3 0 only for USB3 Edition 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports for USB3 Edition 8 channel audio I O ports 8 Mb Flash ROM SPI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 8 4 in 30 5 cm x 21 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Xi xii Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M4A87TD motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASU
15. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 27 2 28 Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 9 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select Express Gate Auto and update BIOS Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds This utility supports Reset User Data No 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only k ASUS O C Profile 3 CD DISC read only k AI NET 2 Select Screen 41 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt OK gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt OK gt to confirm your choice 2 9 2 Express Gate Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting W
16. Every 3 9ms DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T 2 5 9 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ADDR CMD drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Data drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DQS drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 Z Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key 2 5 10 CPU amp NB Voltage Mode Offset Allows you to set the CPU amp CPU NB Voltage Mode Different sub items appear according to the CPU amp NB Voltage Mode item setting Configuration options Offset Manual Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 17 2 18 CPU Offset Voltage Auto
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18. CT12872BA1339 9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 2GB I CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT CT25664BA1339 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM CT25672BA1339 18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT ECC BL25664BA1336 16SFB1 4GB 2 x 2GB EBJ10UE8BAWO DJ E EBJ10UE8BDFO DJ F J1108BDSE DJ F EBJ10UESEDFO DJ F J1108EDSE DJ F EBJ21UE8BAWO DJ E J1108BABG DJ E EBJ21UE8BDFO DJ F J1108BDSE DJ F EBJ21UE8EDFO DJ F J1108EDSE DJ F 9 9 9 24 F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBPI XMP F3 10666CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBHK XMP F3 10666CL8D 4GBRM XMP Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 1 12 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Part No GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 11 3 GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 16812 x 268 HMT112U6BFR8C H9 Size SS Chip DS Brand Hynix Chip NO H5TQ1G83BFR Timing DIMM socket support Optional 2 DIMM B DIMM Voltage Simm HMT125U6BFR8C H9 Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR HMT125U6BFR8C H9 Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C KINGMAX FLFD45F B8KG9 KingMax KFB8FNGBF ANX 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F B8KG9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 1G Tek Kingston D1288JELDPGD9U 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G KingMax Qimonda KFB8FNGBF ANX 15A IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 4G SAMS
19. DS e 8 4GB 2x2GB DS Part No Size G SKILL F3 14400CL9D 4GBRL XMP KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP CZ OCZ3P18004GK Vendor Timing Voltage DDR3 1600MHz capability Vendor A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA A DATA CORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR ORSAIR rucial SKILL SKILL SKILL SKILL SKILL SKILL G SKILL SKILL INGMAX INGMAX INGSTON INGSTON INGSTON INGSTON INGSTON INGSTON INGSTON CZ CZ CZ CZ CZ CZ CZ CZ CZ Part No AD31600G001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9 AG AX3U1600PB1G8 2P AD31600E001GMU AX3U1600GB1G9 3G AX3U1600PB1G8 3P AX3U1600GB2G9 AG XMP AX3U1600XB2G7 EF XMP AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP AX3U1600XB2G7 FF XMP TR3X3G1600C8D Ver2 1 XMP TR3X3G1600C9Ver1 1 XMP CMD4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP CMG4GX3M2A1600C7 XMP CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP TR3X6G1600C8D TR3X6G1600C8D Ver2 1 XMP CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 XMP CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP F3 12800CL8T 6GBPI XMP F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ FLGD45F B8MF7 XMP FLGE85F B8MF7 XMP KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K2 4G KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP OCZ3G1600LV3GK OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ3P1600EB4GK OCZ3P1600LV4GK OCZ3
20. This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage Mode item to Offset and allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 0031 25V to 0 700000V with a 0 0031 25V interval CPU NB Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage Mode item to Offset and allows you to set the CPU NB Offset voltage The values range from 0 003125V to 0 700000V with a 0 0031 25V interval CPU Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage Mode item to Manual and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage CPU NB Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU amp NB Voltage Mode item to Manual and allows you to set a fixed CPU NB voltage 2 5 11 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 2 20000V with a 0 00625V interval 2 5 12 HT Voltage Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 40000V with a 0 00625V interval 2 5 13 NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 25000V with a 0 00625V interval 2 5 14 CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU Load Line mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 15 CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB Load Line mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 16 CPU Spr
21. card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable Refer to the table on the next page for details 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express 2 0 x4 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express 2 0
22. from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six 6 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis a a gt S SEN ESET EH EGS HIER ASUS M4A87TD 1 5 3 1 5 4 Motherboard layout CPU_FAN ET core_untocker amp O2LED1 3 ole 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin m
23. request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl Qasus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents NOU ee vi Safety in lormalioiiuu ur uuu u uuu u ss vii ADOUt UNIS UI TE vii M4A87TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 E CN 1 1 1 2 WE DE e 1 1 1 3 SPE En 1 1 1 3 1 Product highlights 1 1 1 3 2 ASUS Xtreme Design 1 2 1 4 Before VOU PYOCCOG ee seet eege Eege 1 4 1
24. try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent inj
25. x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 15 1 9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords bes ES of ey JEE EZ CLRTC M4AS7TD 12 2 3 Co Normal Clear RTC Default M4A87TD Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing
26. 5 Motherboard overview 1 4 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 4 1 5 2 Screw holes 1 4 1 5 3 Motherboard layoul 1 5 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 5 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 6 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 6 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 7 1 7 System MEMNON E 1 8 1 7 1 EI 1 8 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 9 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 14 1 74 Removing a DIMM 1 14 1 8 Ge EE E CN 1 15 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 15 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 15 PFU 1 15 1 8 4 PCI Express 2 0 x4 X1 slots 1 15 1 8 5 PCI Express 2 0 X16 SlOl cercaras 1 15 1 9 Eege 1 16 1109 OND OA WI uuu uu u u usss 1 17 111 ONG al uuu uu uu uu Sua S 1 18 112 e E u u uuu usu usss SanssssanqaaasasssqhaskaqSsskautasnasasswappassas 1 20
27. 7 the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism H the instructions in this section do not V Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A87TD
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29. Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run Ke the DVD 1 28 ASUS M4A87TD BIOS setup 2 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 the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update E Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 2 2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions o
30. B ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 3 0 ports 1 and 2 blue These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 3 0 devices USB 3 0 only for USB3 Edition Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone ASUS M4A87TD Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 8 channel configuration Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer When setting up to the 8 channel configuration use either one of the front panel audio connectors as Side Speaker Out 1 12 2 Internal connectors 1 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Cable Select Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave PRI EIDE
31. Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF ports H CH HE SPDIFOUT GND gt LO M4A87TD e moo nn SPDIF_OUT M4A87TD Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 26 ASUS M4A87TD 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector di CH 1 m RETUR SENSE RETUR NC NC C AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 fa w AGND ao m mj nj NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT2L Ge w GND PORT1R Je sl PRESENCE PORT2R fa SENSE1 CR o ENSE_SEND MICPWR Line out_R s HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin de
32. ER IOYT3EO SP002GBLTU 133502 S POWER IOYT3EO E41302GP0 73BDB UMAX U2524D30TP 13 ASUS M4A87TD DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendor Part No Size SS DS CT25672BA1067 18FF Chip Brand Chip NO D9KPT ECC DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2DIMM 4 DIMM EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F J1108EDSE DJ F EBJ11UD8BAFA AG E ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAWO AE E ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F HMT112U6AFP8C G7NO J5308BASE AC E ELPDA stone 7 1 1 ELPDA stio eDseDF gt 1 1 H5TQ1G83AFPG7C HYMT112U64ZNF8 G7 HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 HMT125U6AFP8C G7NO H5TQ1G83AFPG7C aN Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into A1 slot as Single channel memory configuration B Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration e C Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration A Visit the ASUS website for Chapter 1 Product introduction the latest QVL 1 13 1 7 3 AN Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward
33. Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4A87TD 2 8 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed o at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select t
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36. S Core Unlocker Disabled Enabled Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor Disabled Disables this function C1E Support Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate Disabled Disables this function Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 19 2 6 2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller configuration Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bit Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 XOR 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 disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power Down Mode Channel This item appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you to set the DDR power down mode Configuration options Channel Chip Select ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors Disabled Disables the DRAM ECC mode B
37. S M4A87TD motherboard Cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 2 X Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cable 1 x 2in 1 Q connector Accessories 1x IO shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentations User manual P If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights AMD Socket AM3 Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransort 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 AMD AMD 870 chipset A AMD 870 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT s HyperTransport 3 0 HT 3 0 interface speed and PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphics It is optimized with AMD s latest AM3 and multi core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities DDR3 2000 0 C 1600 1333 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features faster data transfer rates of 2000 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture
38. UNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 MICRON 9FF22 DOKPT MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 MICRON DOKPT MT9JSF12872AZ 1G4F1 MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 MICRON MICRON D9KPT ECC 9FF22 DOKPT 9 9 9 9 9 DS MICRON D9KPT MT18JSF25672AZ 1G4F1 MICRON D9KPT ECC OCZ3P1333LV3GK OCZ3G1333ULV4GK OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZX1333LV6GK XMP AL7F8G73D DG1 PSC A3P1GF3DGF AL8F8G73D DG1 PSC A3P1GF3DGF SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D M378B5673DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E K4B1G0846D ECC K4B1G0846D M378B5673EH1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E M391B5673DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC M378B5273BH1 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 W1333UX2G8 XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB SLY3128M8 EDJ 1GB Asint DDRIII1208 DJ SLY3128M8 EDJE 1GB SLZ3128M8 EDJ 2GB TEN EDJE 2GB ELPIDA Asint ELPIDA J1108BASE DJ E DDRIII1208 DJ J1108BASE DJ E AQ28M64A8BJ H9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E AQ28M72D8BJH9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC AQ56M64B8BJH9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D AQ56M72E8BJH9S 4GB 2 x 2GB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB PVT33G1333ELK 3GB 3 x 1GB 9 9 9 24 PVS34G1333LLK 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 PVT36G1333ELK SP001GBLTU1333501 6GB 3 x 2GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG 9 9 9 24 SP001GBLTU133S02 S POW
39. US Update 2 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select any of the updating process Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet and then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select and then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download and then click Next The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file and then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window and then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process ASUS M4A87TD 2 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port and then launch EZ Fl
40. X16004GK XMP OCZ3X1600LV4GK XMP OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP Size 1GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 4 x 2GB 8GB 4 x 2GB 2GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 2GB 2 x 1GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 1GB 2GB 12GB 3 x 4GB 12GB 3 x 4GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 3GB 3 x 1GB 4GB 2x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB SS Chip Chip DS Brand NO SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS Timing Dimm Bios 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 7 7 7 20 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 7 7 7 20 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 8 8 8 24 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 24 7 8 7 24 7 7 7 24 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 24 DIMM socket support Optional A Be GC 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 1 65 1 85 Voltage 1 75 1 85 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 65 1 6 1 6 1 65 1 6 1 35 ASUS M4A87TD DDR3 1600MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM Vendor Part No Size SCH GE Fu Timing Voltage uper Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS uper T
41. a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device CDROM XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX f and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 5 2 6 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater aN Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protect
42. abled When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time PIO Mode Auto Auto Allows automatic selection of the PIO Programmed input output modes which correspond to different data transfer rates 0 1 2 3 4 Sets the PIO mode to Mode 0 1 2 3 or 4 DMA Mode Auto DMA Direct Memory Access allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead The DMA mode consists of SDMA single word DMA MDMA multi word DMA and UDMA Ultra DMA Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the DMA mode 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 Disables the S M A R T feature 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enabled Sets the controller to combine two 16 bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32 bit double word transfer to the processor This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data Disabled Disables this function 2 4 2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard channel SATA port Disabled Disables the onboard ch
43. alent WB160UX6G8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 K Memory EKM324L28BP8 116 XMP 4GB 2 x2GB DS lixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N DG XMP 2GB DS Mushkin 996657 4GB 2 x 2GB CC i 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5 1 6 3 i 9 9 9 24 1 65 7 7 7 20 1 7 DS DS atriot PVT33G1600ELK 3GB 3 x 1GB SS DS DS 9 9 9 24 1 8 DS DS DS ATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB atriot PVS34G1600ELK 4GB 2 x 2GB atriot PVS34G1600LLK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB atriot PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB 2 x 2GB _ 77 720 20 Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65 Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 S 7 7 7 20 1 9 DDR3 1333MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendor Part No i SS Chip i Timing Voltage Optional DS Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM AD3133301GOU AD31333002GOU AD3U1333B2G9 2 DS A DATA AD30908C8D 15G 1 e de l AX3U1333PB2G7 2P 4GB 2 x 2GB 65 1 AD3U1333C4G9 B 4GB i AD31333E002G0U 6GB 3 x 2GB 65 1 AX3U1333PB2G7 3P 6GB 3 x 2GB 65 1 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB kk TR3X3G1333C9 Ver2 1 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 19 9 9 24 11 CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB BoxP N TWIN3X2048 1333C9 CM3X1024 1333C9 Ver1 1 2OB 2 x 1GB CM3X2G1333C9 2GB BoxP N TW3X4G1333C9DHX 4GB 2 x 2GB CM3X2048 1333C9DHX Ver3 2 TR3X6G1333C9 Ver2 1 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 5 CuxaGxawearseaco um DS mmm C CT12864BA1339 8FF SS MICRON CT12864BA1339 8SFD SS MICRON MISJFIZ864AY
44. an recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures e Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on AN Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setups Default ite
45. annel SATA port P The following two items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to Enabled ASUS M4A87TD SATA Port1 Port4 IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SATA Port5 Port6 IDE Setting this item to IDE instead of RAID or AHCI allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS When the SATA Port1 Port 4 and the SATA Port5 Port 6 items are set to AHCI the information of the SATA connectors 1 6 can be seen only under the OS environment or as during POST For Windows XP OS you have to install the AHCI driver so that you could use the SATA connectors 1 6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment AN If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5 6 and set them to IDE mode The default setting and t
46. ash 2 in any of these two ways e Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it Press lt Tab gt to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 14 BOARD jD BOARD Unknown VER 0207 VER Unknown DATE 02 10 2010 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit 2 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done AN Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit Menu for details Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 8 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flas
47. asic Set to Basic to adjust ECC mode automatically Good Set to Good to adjust ECC mode automatically Super Set to Super to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub item manually Max Set to Max to adjust ECC mode automatically User Set to User to adjust all the subitems manually Primary Display Adapter PCI E Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI E PCI 2 6 3 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Azalia Device Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled P The following item appear only when you set the HD Audio Azalia Device item to Enabled 2 20 ASUS M4A87TD Azalia Front Panel HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports AC 97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio Serial Porti Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Porti base address Configuration options 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Mode Normal Allows you to select the Serial Port1 mode Configuration options Normal IrDA ASK IR Onboard LAN Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard LAN controller Disabled Disables t
48. cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN for better thermal environment 1 24 ASUS M4A87TD 5 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions VG Ke D QO Lu PLED v gt z gt M 2 P Ia nj Io mj 5 PWR Je gi Ground Je m 5V o Ground Reset Ja Ground Ground Je Speaker be O Sa M4A87TD System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and wa
49. ead Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the CPU overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 2 5 17 PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS M4A87TD 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Configure CPU Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP lt gt Select Screen iy Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects Microcode Updation Enabled Enabled Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically enhancing system performance Disabled Disables this function Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Enabled Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode Disabled Disables this function Cool n Quiet Enabled Enabled Enables the AMD Cool n Quiet function Disabled Disables this function ASU
50. ed CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Loads the optimal settings for the system Allows you to select a DRAM O C profile and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically Allows you to select a CPU level and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically CPU Level UP P The configuration options for the following sub items vary depending on the CPU DIMMs you install on the motherboard OC From CPU Level UP Auto This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual and allows you to select a CPU level The related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level DRAM O C Profile DDR3 1600MHz This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz Profile Info xxxxMHz x x x xx This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and displays the current DRAM profile information The profile information varies according to the DRAM O C Profile you ve selected CPU Bus Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual and displays t
51. ed and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 FLASH TYPE DREES BOARD ur Gate VER 0206 VER Ul e cole pel DATE 02 09 2010 DATE Unknown PATH MEN BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Saving BIOS ASUS M4A87TD Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 00b 09 06 22 FLASH TYPE MEZAT OA BOARD M4A87TD BOARD Uh el cole pel VER 10206 VER Unknown DATE 02 09 2010 DATE Unknown PATH Bay A M4A89GTD ROM 2097152 2010 01 11 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the se
52. enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance True SATA 6Gb s Support Supporting next generation Serial ATA SATA storage interface this motherboard delivers up to 6 0Gb s data transfer rates Additionally get enhanced scalability faster data retrieval double the bandwidth of current bus systems True USB 3 0 Support Only for USB3 Edition Y Experience ultra fast data transfers at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components 1 3 2 ASUS Xtreme Design Hybrid Switch Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with just a simple switch Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores without performing complicated BIOS changes MemOK MemOK Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues MemOK Determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Get your system up and running in no time ASUS M4A87TD ASUS Power Solutions ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real time
53. enu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority P Boot Device Priority sequence gt Boot Settings Configuration i 1 fl isk gt Security A virtua oppy dis drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 8 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 2 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled TA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode
54. eron processor on this motherboard 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard oe m JEE M4A87TD iJ M4A87TD CPU socket AM3 the socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Socket lever AN Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A87TD 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard E CPU FAN 4
55. f this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary aN Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment P ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears Click the Utilities tab and then click Install AS
56. finition compliant definition o M4A87TD Analog front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS is set to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC 97 See page 2 21 for details H Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis COM1 s L I ky ll ng SES M4A87TD Serial port COM1 connector Z The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 27 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 Vista XP Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximi
57. h drive that contains the BIOS file aN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again 5 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F2 gt to load default BIOS values i DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system bool failure ASUS M4A87TD 2 2 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Z The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown e Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and
58. harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation H this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help F d The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our
59. he Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears A If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Selectthe Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password
60. he configuration options of the SATA Port5 Port6 item vary with the selected setting of the SATA Port1 Port4 item 2 4 3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information CPU specification and system memory in this menu Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 13 2 14 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items N Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Warning this function belongs to overclock ing and it may cause instability Select a CPU level and the rest will be auto adjusted If you want to adjust more set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you select a CPU Level Target CPU Frequency 2700MHz Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz CPU Level UP OC Tuner Utility Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto DRAM Frequency Auto CPU NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto gt DRAM Timing Configuration gt DRAM Driving Configuration iy Please key in numbers directly x x CPU amp NB Voltage Mode Offset CPU Offset Voltage 1 296 Auto CPU NB Off
61. he controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM Disabled Disables the LAN Boot ROM Onboard ATA Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard ATA controller Disabled Disables the controller Onboard ATA Controller ROM Enabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard ATA controller ROM Disabled Disables the onboard ATA controller ROM Onboard USB 3 0 Controller Enabled only for USB3 Edition Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller 2 6 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Select an item and press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Z The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Host Controllers Disabled Disables the controllers Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 21 2 22 TA The following items appear only when you set USB Support to Enabled lt Legacy USB Support Auto Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices o
62. he frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency You can also key in the desired frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 600 PCIE Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual and allows you to set the PCI Express frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the PCIE frequency You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 150 2 5 4 CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model 2 5 5 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency The configuration options vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 15 2 16 V Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 5 6 CPU NB Frequency Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB frequency Configuration options Auto 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2 5 7 HT Link Speed Auto Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz 800MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2 5 8 DRAM Timi
63. hipset AMD 870 SB850 System bus Up to 5200 MT s HyperTransport 3 0 interface Memory 4 x DIMM max 16 GB DDR3 2000 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz ECC non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture DDR3 Memory Ultra Low Voltage support Due to the CPU spec AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz Due to OS limitation when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard Refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Expansion slots 1 x PCle 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCle 2 0 x4 slot 1 x PCle 2 0 x1 slot 3 x PCI slots Storage SB850 chipet 6 x SATA 6Gb s supporting RAID 0 1 5 and 10 JMicron JMB368 SATA amp PATA controllers 1x UltraDMA 133 100 for up to 2 PATA devices RTL8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET 2 VIA VT1818 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Blu ray disc audio layer Content Protection Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O ASUS Noise Filter NEC USB3 controller only for USB3 Edition 2X USB 3 0 ports blue at back panel SB850 chipset 14 12 x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports at midboard 8 6 p
64. ility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility e This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the xxx CMO file can be loaded 2 9 4 Al NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 29 2 30 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup ARN I Ti wwuwww m after saving the Exit amp Save Changes changes Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used hi ES Load Setup Defaults or this operation Select Screen TI Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc PP Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the lege
65. indows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Configuration options No Reset When setting this item to Reset make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser bookmarks cookies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly V The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings ASUS M4A87TD 2 9 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press lt Enter gt and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save To sub item You can save eight 8 CMOS profiles Load CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the ut
66. ions Refer to 2 2 8 Pop up window 2 3 7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 2 3 8 Pop up window Gite Bn ee Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to ee ee display a pop up window with the configuration P Am configuration options for that item 2 3 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not Scroll bar fit on the screen Press the lt Up gt lt Down gt Pop up window arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends nc ASUS M4A87TD 2 4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information V Refer to section 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools System Time 13825025 Use ENTER TAB System Date Mon 01 29 2010 or SHIFT TAB to Language English select a field SATA HDT722516DLA380 Use or to SATA Not Detected configure system Time SATA ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA Not Detected SATA Not Detected SATA Not Detected Storage Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Information v02 61 C Co
67. itch 1 11 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED o M4A87TD VE JEE i 3 l e om SB PWR OFF M4A87TD Onboard LED Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M4A87TD 2 Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable se E O2LED1 o I Kc S M4A87TD O OO
68. lected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 7 2 3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2 2 Updating BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer c
69. m under the Exit Menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard ASUS M4A87TD 2 3 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools System Time 13 51 25 Use ENTER TAB System Date Mon 02 24 2010 or SHIFT TAB to Language English select a field SATA HDT722516DLA380 Use or to SATA Not Detected configure system Time SATA ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA Not Detected SATA Not Detected SATA Not Detected Storage Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Information v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 3 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For changing the system tools configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the men
70. n When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Port1 Port4 in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 4 2 Storage Configuration for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 23 4 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN1 3 pin PWR FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector N Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors ORN CPU FAN ann D Q PWR_FAN Rotation H 12V GND E D CHA_FAN1 EE O GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM HEEL H om M4A87TD Fan connectors Rotation 12V GND P The CPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the CPU FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan
71. n legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed FullSpeed Sets the USB 2 0 controller mode to FullSpeed 12 Mbps HiSpeed Sets the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 6 5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices Plug And Play O S No Yes When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the Operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system ASUS M4A87TD 2 7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Suspend Mode Auto Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume No used for System ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Suspend ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration P Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configura
72. nd bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Va If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts L you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM ASUS M4A87TD
73. ng Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM Row Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM READ to WRITE Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 17 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 10 CLK ASUS M4A87TD DRAM WRITE to READ Delay SD Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM READ to READ Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Every 7 8ms
74. odule 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A1 DDR3 DIMM_A2 DDR3 DIMM_B1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 PRI_EIDE fam PCIEX1 1 PCIEX16 1 RTL8111E PCI M4A87TD AMD iTE SB850 mnnn SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 ithium Ce ower VIA SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 T18189 Lt Lt Esch L sa rat gt SPRE OUT COM1 USB78 USB1112 USB910 CLATC aarp blli Cen gd EI HIE EELEP Sr BIWER Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V CPU socket AM3 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin PWR_FAN DDR3 DIMM slots Core Unlocker switch CORE_UNLOCKER MemOK switch IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE Serial ATA 6G b connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 Standby power LED SB PWR System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD Opteron processors Do not install an Opt
75. olts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts D Power OK 5 Volts GND GND PIN 4 5 Volts GND D GND GND 66 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts M4A87TD 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 SS HI r mm of ml M4A87TD ATX power connectors Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 600 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 22 ASUS M4A87TD 3 AMD SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA 1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD SB850 controller
76. orts at back panel 12 ports for USB3 Edition continued on the next page M4A87TD specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Auto Tuning TurboV Turbo Key CPU Level UP ASUS Hybrid Switch Core Unlocker ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Feature MemOK ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design heat sink solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS O C Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2 Overclocking Features vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 003125V increment vDDNB Adjustable CPU NB voltage at 0 003125V increment vNB Adjustable North Bridge voltage at 0 00625V increment VHT bus Adjustable PCH voltage at 0 00625V increment vDRAM Bus Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 00625V increment SFS Stepless Frequency Selection Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment PCle frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page M4A87TD specifications summary Internal I O connectors Rear panel I O ports BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x chassis fan connector 3 pin
77. ou that the CPU fan speed is lower than the selected value Configuration options 500RPM 400RPM 300RPM 200RPM 100 RPM Ignored CPU Q Fan Mode Silent Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q Fan When set to Standard the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature Set this item to Silent to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation or Turbo to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed Configuration options Turbo Standard Silent Manual PP The following four items appear only when you set CPU Q Fan Mode to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C 158 F Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature Configuration options 30 C 86 F 40 C 104 F 50 C 1 22 F 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Configuration options 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CPU Lower Temperature 20 C 68 F Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Sets the minimum CPU fan duty cycle When the CPU temperature is under 20 C 68 F the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Configuration options 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 25 2 26 2 8 Boot m
78. products at ASUS REACH website at http green asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company H the power supply is broken do not
79. pyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a Separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item and press lt Enter gt to display the SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART Monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Allows you to select the type of device installed Not Installed Select this option if no device is installed Auto Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type CDROM Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive ARMD Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive P This item appears in SATA 5 SATA 6 only LBA Large Mode Auto Auto Select Auto to enable the LBA mode Logical Block Addressing mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Disabled Disables this function Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 11 Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Auto When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature Dis
80. rnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSR This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 25 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed ad m gt io r m N USB 5V USB P9 GND USB P9 M4A87TD USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 7
81. set Voltage 1 150 Auto DRAM Voltage Auto HT Voltage Auto NB Voltage Auto lt Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items K k k k k k k k k K k k k k k k k k k k k k K k K k k k k k k CPU Load Line Calibration Auto CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 CPU Level UP Auto Allows you to select a CPU level and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level If you want to manually configure the settings in detail set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level Configuration options Auto Phenom 11 955 Phenom II 3 4G Phenom II 3 6G The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types 2 5 2 OC Tuner Utility OG Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM Press lt Enter gt to start auto tuning It takes around five minutes and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed ASUS M4A87TD 2 5 3 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desir
82. stall 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you install a 64 bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 1 10 M4A87TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM 1 65 Chip Chip SS DS Brand NO 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 Vendor Part No Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4 1 XMP Timing Voltage DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM 4DIMM 1 6 1 65 1 9 SS Chip Chip DS Brand NO 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 6GB 3x2GB
83. tem fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU Bes CH y CORE_UNLOCKER o Disable Enable I Default wf O M4A87TD CORE_UNLOCKER The UNCLOCKER_LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable Refer to section 1 11 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the UNLOCKER_LED You may also press lt 4 gt during the Power On Self Test POST to activate the Core Unlocker function The system will use the last setting you have made If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setting defaults the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker sw
84. the cap will cause system boot failure to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery 2 3 4 Z Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system ASUS M4A87TD 1 10 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot Baal 7 MemOk JH
85. tion and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto S1 POS Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Auto Detected by OS 2 7 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume No The system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Yes The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume 2 7 3 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 4 ACPI APIC support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 23 2 24 2 7 5 APM Configuration EuP Ready Disabled
86. tion cannot be made on the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and System Time will become user configurable with set values 2 7 6 Hardware Monitor CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures ASUS M4A87TD CPU Fan Power Fan Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE 3 3V 5V 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output CPU Q Fan Function Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM A warning message will appear to remind y
87. u bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted s The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 9 2 10 2 3 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings VA Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another 2 3 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 3 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 3 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of opt
88. ury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task V NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt M4A87TD specifications summary AMD Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool n Quiet 2 0 Technology by CPU type Supports 45nm CPU C
89. ze the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 13 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates For detailed software instructions see the Manual folder in the Support DVD or download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www asus com To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer y The screen on this page is used for reference only Click an icon to E display Support DVD Norton Internet Security 2010 P gt motherboard information VIA Awdio LUrpept ASUS Install AMO Chipana Drvar Fianlak RTL O01 EF TAN rer ASUS Turbo EWO ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gote Installer Browser Conrlkgurolsen Lib USE 30 H st ninolber Dirrer Dr TI VT J BIGK Controller Drar Click an item to install If

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