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1. ATX12V EATXPWR lf OO and 3 Volts GND aa 12 Volts e 5 Volts Er 12 Vote AC 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts U Power OK 5 Volts OO ou GND JCIDIF GND Aa 5 Volts GND A ZZ GND GND SS 5 Volts A JC PSON GND IC GND 3 Volts 12 Volts oc 3 Volts _ I 3 Volts mo FI CI CI Comm PIN T M4A87T ATX power connectors N We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs Ifyou intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional 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 PSCalculat
2. a B u ms CLRTC C Io 1 2 2 8 W CEE a Normal Clear RTC Default Dano M4A87T Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 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 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data li Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default Ce position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Fi If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again lt to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS M4A87T 1 19 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel ports ESE IS 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port purple green This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connecti
3. 1 3 OT 1 3 1 Product e il TC 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ee RR ee RR Re 1 4 Before you proceed 1 5 Motherboard overview see ee sanse Ke EER uuu uuu uu 1 5 1 Placement direction ee ee ee u 1 52 Tele ee 1 5 3 Motherboard Jovout AA 1 5 4 Layout content iii ee ee ee Re ee Ke Re Ge ee u asua 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU J see Re ee Re Ee Re EE Ee Ee RE 1 6 1 Installing the CDU 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 7 SYSTEM MOM EE 1 7 1 OVONNOW RR pikan tank dak kk ata HE a uN 1 7 2 Memory configurations AM3 2 channel seee 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM ee ee ek RR Re RR RR aus 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM ee ke Re Ge GR Ke Re GR Ke Re Expansion slots 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion Can 1 18 1 83 POISIOS asse een 1 18 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 alots issie a 1 18 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 elo 1 18 Jumpers el 1 10 1 Rear panel porte 1 10 2 Internal connectors Onboard SWitChis se Ese ee AE an a ka EE AE e kk n Contents 1 12 1 18 2 1 2 2 Onboard LEDS I odone atan ake oupa sho se paseke epis pre s s Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system
4. 1 30 1 13 2 Support DVD information ee ee ee ee RR Re ER 1 30 Chapter 2 BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility RR ee RR Ge a 2 1 21 2 ASUSEZFlash2 nenne 2 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 3 2 14 ASUS BIOS Updater ee ee ee Re RR Re Ge Re 2 4 BIOS setup program seek BREER ann pakon REEKSE BEER BREER RE KERE RR asasina 2 7 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 8 2 2 2 Menu Dar san 2 8 2 2 3 Navigation Keys 2 8 2 2 4 Men MEMS EE EE EE EI 2 9 225 SUDMENU items ik uu pan De Pe Ee Ee 2 9 2 2 6 Configuration fields uuu u n 2 9 2 2 7 POP UP WINDOW en 2 9 228 SCHON Balearen 2 3 24 2 2 9 General help Main MON OE EE EE 2 3 1 System Time 2 3 2 System Date 2 3 3 SATABG ebenen 2 34 xSATACConfiguration Re Ee RR Re RR nn 235 System Information Al Tweaker MENU sis sesse see ina ane eek GER KERN RE BA ana na ENEE an ANS 2 4 1 CPU Level UP Auto 2 4 2 CPU OverClocking Auto ee ee ee ee Re Ee 2 14 2 43 CPU Ratio Auto u ee ee u u uuu ee ee ee 2 15 2 4 4 DRAM Frequency Auto 2 15 24 5 CPU NB Frequency Auto 2 15 2 4 6 HT Link Speed Auto ee se ee se RR Re RR Ge RR 2 15 247 DRAM Timing Configuration Ee nen 2 16 248 DRAM Driving Configuration 2 17 Contents
5. 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 249 CPU8NB Voltage Mode Offset 2 17 2 4 10 DRAM Voltage Auto see ee ee ee ee Ge ER GR ee ER Ee ee 2 18 2 4 11 HT Voltage Auto 2 4 12 NB Voltage Auto 2 4 13 CPU Load Line Calibration Auto 2 18 2 4 14 CPUI NB Load Line Calibration IAutol 2 18 Advanced menu 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 5 2 Chipset 2 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration 254 PCIPnP 2 5 5 USB Configuration ee RR Re Re Ge RR Re 2 21 Power menu 2 6 1 Suspend Mode Auto 2 6 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled 2 22 2 6 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 2 22 2 6 4 APM Configuration ee RR Re Re ER Re 2 22 2 6 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 23 Boot menu 2 7 1 Boot Device Priority 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support 2 7 2 Boot Settings Configuration ee ee ee ee RR Re 2 25 273 SR N EO EE amat 2 25 Tools men U u u uu son ana ER N ee 2 27 284 ASUSEZFlash2 inps Ge RR Re Ke ays Ge ee 2 27 2 8 2 ASUSO C Profilg U u Re Re Ge RR Re 2 27 2 8 3 ANNE TI Zee an ke oe eee 2 28 dd EE 2 28 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 h
6. Configuration options Auto Every 7 8ms Every 3 9ms DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 17 2T Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 4 8 DRAM Driving Configuration Z 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 Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric von 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 4 9 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 Config
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8. Overclock 8 Overclock 10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 4 3 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 Va The following two items only appear when you install a 6 core CPU AMD Turbo CORE technology Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo CORE Ratio Auto Sets the Turbo Core ratio Use the lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Configuration options Auto 2 4 4 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency Configuration options Auto 840MHz 1120MHz 1400MHz 1680MHz d MN Selecting a very high DRAM freguency may cause the system to become unstable If this AE happens revert to the default setting 2 4 5 CPU NB Freguency Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the NB Clock and the CPU Bus Freguency Configuration options Auto 1470MHz 1680MHz 1890MHz 2100MHz 2 4 6 HT Link Speed Auto Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 210MHz 420MHz 630MHz 840MHz 1050MHz 1260MHz 1470MHz 1680MHz 1890MHz 2100MHz ASUS M4A87T 2 15 2 16 2 4 7 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of t
9. PIBOGUOUJONN ken Ne OO lt Kap E6224 First Edition V1 November 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 Inc 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
10. 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 system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A message 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 usi
11. 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 information 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 3 a DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to oA complete a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to ES complete a task N IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Va 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 ofthe 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 th
12. 4GB Due to CPU spec AMD 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 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Va SS Single sided DS Double sided Gan DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual channel memory configuration When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module ensure to install it on the A1 slot for better overclocking capability Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL NN Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM A N Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other system components is Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 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 S 4 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into l a socket in the wro
13. Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment 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 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite Il 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation y4 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 Al Suite Il gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite Il Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b
14. Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed If the CPU fan speed is below the specified limit the system sends out warning beeps Configuration options 500 RPM 400 RPM 300 RPM 200 RPM 100 RPM Ignored 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enables or disables the Anti Surge support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu Version 0210 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Tools Exit Boot Device Priority v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device xxx Drive 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 Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information SM To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe
15. PM64M8D38U 15 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 SP001GBLTU133S01 SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS elixir N2CB1680AN C6 TMS1GB364D081 107EY TMS1GB364D081 138EY TMS2GB364D081 107EY TMS2GB364D081 138EY TMS2GB364D082 138EW E41302GP0 73BDB TD2G16C9 Z8 1GB ss 1GB 2GB DS UMAX DS HYNIX U2S24D30TP 13 H5TQ1G83AFP ASUS M4A87T 1 16 DDR3 1066MHz capability CT12864BA1067 8FF Micron 9GF22D9KPT Voltage DIMM support A BY C CT12872BA1067 9FF Micron 9HF22D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1067 16FF Micron QHF22D9KPT CT25672BA1067 18FF Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ11UD8BAFA AE E Elpida J5308BASE AC E EBJ21UEBEDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KVR1066D3E7 1G ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F ECC 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 1G KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V H5TQ2G83AFR 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 4G Hynix MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 Micron MT9JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7 7 7 20 1 65V M378B2873EH1 CF8 1GB Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B HCF8 9GF22D9KPT QHF22D9KPT ECC QHF22D9KPT M378B5273BH1 CF8
16. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 14 PATH ER A M4A87T ROM 2097152 2010 11 19 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit 3 Press Tab 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 selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS 4 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 prompt N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 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 section 2 9 Exit Menu Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during th
17. additional 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x Power fan connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector continued on the next page M4A87T specifications summary Back panel VO ports ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8 channel ASUS Hybrid Swtich Core Unlocker MemOK ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features TurboV Auto Tuning CPU Level Up ASUS EZ DIY ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 100 All high quality conductive polymer capacitors Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 003125V increment vChipset VDDNB Adjustable chipset voltage at 0 003125V increment vDIMM Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 010V increment Intelligent overclocking tools Turbo Key SFS Stepless Frequency Selection FSB frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment PCle frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ALC887 8 ch
18. and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment Dual Channel DDR3 2000 0 C support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 O C 1600 0 C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s technology The AMD SB850 chipset natively supports the next generation SATA 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate enhances scalability provides faster data retrieval and doubles the bandwidth of the current bus systems Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Innovative ASUS features 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
19. automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level If you want to manually configure the settings in detail set CPU Overclocking to Manual after selecting a CPU level Configuration options Auto Phenom II 955 Phenom II 3 4G Phenom II 3 6G Va The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the Pad motherboard The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types ASUS M4A87T 2 13 2 14 2 4 2 CPU OverClocking Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal freguency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Manual lows 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 USER automatically Overclock Profile Allows you to select an overclocking profile TestMode lows you to set the overclocking parameter to 5 The configuration options for the following sub items vary depending on the CPU DIMMS Jam You install on the motherboard OC From CPU Level UP Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to Manual and allows you to select a CPU level The related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU
20. features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Va The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Enables or disables the USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto Enables or disables support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting this item to 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Configures the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps mode or FullSpeed 12Mbps mode Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed Va The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to set the emulation type Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM ASUS M4A87T 2 21 2 22 2 6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configur
21. 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 CPU spec AMD 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 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 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 do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb chips or less N 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 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a
22. 12 USB1314 cLRrC PANEL a kon kai Se RTE Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Power CPU and chassis fan connectors 8 SATA 6Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 3 pin PWR_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_FAN ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 4 pin ATX12V Core Unlocker switch CORE_UNLOCKER Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC Core Unlocker LED 02LED1 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 DDR3 DIMM slots Standby power LED SB_PWR MemOK switch Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT DRAM LED DRAM_LED Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP ASUS M4A87T 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 processors AN A The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket Ensure that you use a Cs CPU designed for the AM3 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard ao a D M4A87T CPU socket AM3 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket leve
23. KILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 60V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB DS 8 8 8 28 1 6V FLGD45F B8KG9 XMP 1GB SS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A FLGE85F B8KG9 XMP 2GB DS Kingmax KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS Kingston KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS Kingston KHX1600C8D3TIK2 AGX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3BE1600LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3G16004GK 4GB 2x 2GB DS OCZ30B1600LV4GK 4GB 2x 2GB DS OCZ3P1600EB4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB 3x2GB DS Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB 3x2GB DS SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB Asint zane J1D M2Y2G64CB8HA9N DG XMP 2GB KTG2G1600PG3 2GB 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 5 1 6V PGS34G1600LLKA 17V ASUS M4A87T 1 14 AD31333001GOU DDR3 1333MHz capability 1GB AD30908C8D 151C E0906 DIMM support B C Vol
24. Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 7 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 this item is set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Fi Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Selects the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is 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 this item is set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervis
25. R8A H9 2GB HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A FLFE85F B8KL9 2GB KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A KVR1333D3N9 1G KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 1GB 2GB ELPIDA ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F J1108BDBG DJ F 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 25V KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 4G 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MTAJTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB MICRON D9LGQ MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB Micron QFF22D9KPT MT9JSF12872AZ 1G4F1 1GB Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB MICRON D9LGK MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB Micron 9KF27D9KPT MT18JSF25672AZ 1G4F1 2GB Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 OCZ3G1333LV3GK 4GB 3GB 3 x 1GB MICRON D9LGK OCZ3F13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3X13334GK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV6GK continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Part No Ocz OCZ3P1333LV6GK SS Chip DS Br
26. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next ASUS M4A87T 2 1 Va 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 then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility ff Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at L 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 then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways 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 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 sys
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28. alled on the motherboard M4A87T BIOS Setup Version 0210 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Warning this function belongs to overclock Target CPU Freguency 3000MHz ing Ze it may cause Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz BEEN Ev Select a CPU level and the rest will be EERS SEE OD IE GE IE SG et AE GE auto adjusted If you CPU OverClocking Auto want ES saus Ge CPU Ratio Auto set Ai Overclock Tuner DRAM Freguency Auto to Manual after you CPU NB Freguency Auto select a CPU level HT Link Speed Auto gt DRAM Timing Configuration gt DRAM Driving Configuration nN EES EA kkkkkk Please key in numbers directly ES ER ee CPU amp NB Voltage Mode Offset enge open CPU Offset Voltage 1 350 Auto af Be a Gr CPU NB Offset Voltage 1 100 Auto PEE Ze Ans Han DRAM Voltage 1 550 Auto D HT Voltage 1 200 Auto v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc Scroll down to display the following items lt gt Select Screen NB Voltage 1 100 Auto SE Ee k k RR RR He RR RR RR RR RR ke ke RR k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kkk kkk k po Change Option CPU Load Line Calibration Auto FI SEA Help CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 CPU Level UP Auto Allows you to select a CPU level and the related parameters will be
29. and 6GB 3x2GB DS DIMM support Voltage 7 7 7 20 ocz OCZ3X1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 20 ocz OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 20 PSC AL7F8G73D DG1 PSC AL8F8G73D DG1 SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8 8 8 24 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8 8 8 24 1GB SS Samsung SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E SS Samsung K4B1G0846F SS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 ECC DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 ECC DS Samsung K4B2G0846C SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS CH9 SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1 CH9 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 M378B5673EH1 CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673FHO CH9 M391B5673DZ1 CH9 M378B5273CH0 CH9 W1333UA1GH 1GB W1333X2GB8 XMP 1GB SS S W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F W1333UB4GS 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB DS Micron OBF27D9KPT Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 9 9 9 M2F2G64CB88B7N CG M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG M2F4G64CB8HBSN CG 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 2GB 2GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB DS Micron DS Elpida 9GF27D9KPT J1108BDBG DJ F SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG DS Elixir DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D 2GB DS lt 1GB DS s 1GB DS Patriot
30. annel High Definition Audio CODEC Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8 channel audio output Supports Multi recording Anti pop Function and Front Panel Retasking HD mode only Support S PDIF out interface continued on the next page M4A87T specifications summary Accessories Support DVD Form factor Supports up to 14 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 ports at mid board 6 ports at the back panel Realtek RTL8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET 2 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WiM 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 5 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb s cables 1 x VO shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities AMD OverDrive Utility AOD 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 M4A87T 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 ASUS M4A87T motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb s cables Accessories 1 x VO shield Appli
31. armful 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 harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 7 The use of shielded cables for connec
32. ation and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS Setup Version 0210 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Tools Exit Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled ACPI APIC support Enabled gt APM Configuration gt HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 6 1 Suspend Mode Auto Selecta the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 6 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When this item is set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When this item set to Always Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item set to Always On the system goes on after an AC power loss When
33. ause 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 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 3 Motherboard layout OT hal BEL CORE UNLOCKER ozLED2 opa Ullarx zv 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 USB34 DDR3 DIMM_B1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM A1 LAN1 USB12 Aupio EE 5 AMD RX780 8 PCIEX1_1 Sus PCIEX16 Da M4A87T PCIEX1 2 AMD SB850 PCH SATAGG 1 SATAGG 3 Stee 5 je EES Super VO we PCI3 SB PWR BEET por our Q En eo oo 1 5 4 Layout contents USB78 USB910 USB11
34. 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 A 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 This 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 7 aa ao SR zz H an AG Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 n B Channel B DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 o LJ mn ers EE oo 0 O CH a 0 om m non ae mm M4A87T 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A87T 1 11 1 12 1 7 2 Memory configurations AM3 2 channel You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets N 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
35. cation DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentations User Manual Va If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Ga AA AMD Phenom Il Athlon Il Sempron 100 series CPU Zi EA support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities ami with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process ASUS M4A87T 1 1 G DDR3 2000 0 6 SATA 6G H fo DH Kata polymer Gapacitors 1 3 2 AND 870 Chipset The 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 multi core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities HyperTransport 3 0 support HyperTransport 3 0 technology provides 2 6 times more bandwidth than HT1 0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment AMD Cool n Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage
36. changes Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS M4A87T ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the ASUS TurboV This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its user friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away Moreover the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O C settings in different scenarios Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up This tool also provides stability testing Even O C beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button MemOK MemOK guickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the 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 Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adju
37. d heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base y4 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 Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 k 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
38. e turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off CORE_UNLOCKER Enable Disable Default H B II ms HU CH Q C a a EE EE L Li om o CI CI EI IS mm M4A87T Core Unlocker Switch y4 The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED1 LED You may also press lt 4 gt during the Power On Self Test POST or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu 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 setup defaults the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch ASUS M4A87T 1 27 2 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 EE MemOK mm ki EE H E LOI aas D ao O Ud a ECH SE L OOO mm M4A87T MemOK switch N Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED
39. e Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio VO module is purchased separately ASUS M4A87T 1 25 7 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 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 480Mbps connection speed Br a a USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 D i aee GEE ean GER n ano PY TI anno ammo 29962 33352 33352 33352 ee I 11 rand LLILI wm a ae hdhdh DC AAA DE L irrt irrt irrt LITE e pwr hh pwr he pwr Pr 24 LE oO I 399 398 See 329 gt KI M4A87T USB2 0 connectors A Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the e motherboard ff The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 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 Core Unlocker switch This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU k To ensure system performanc
40. e Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force H reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system A The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to 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 Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only They 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 M4A87T 2 7 2 8 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help M4A87T BIOS Setup Version 0210 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit v 2 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megat
41. e 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 M4A87T specifications summary Chipset System Bus Expansion slots Storage RAID Internal connectors AMD Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series processors AMD 140W CPU support AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Supports 45nm CPU Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 870 SB850 Up to 5200MT s HyperTransport 3 0 interface Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 2000 0 C 1600 0 C 1333 1066MHz memory modules Due to the CPU limitation AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 1 x PCle 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCle 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots AMD SB850 southbridge 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support
42. e mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction M4A87T BIOS Setup Version 0210 Main Ai Tweaker ranced Power Boot Tool CPU Configuration La v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects 2 18 Chapter 2 BIOS information GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Support Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function i
43. ed CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not want the detected voltage to be displayed CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Enables or disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Fi The following items appear only when you set CPU Q Fan Function to Enabled CPU Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters SM The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C 158 F Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 30 C 86 F to 90 C 194 F ASUS M4A87T 2 23 2 24 CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 C 68 F
44. em 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 Enter to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar Ascroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up Page Down a Scroll bar keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner ofthe menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ASUS M4A87T 2 9 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them M4A87T BIOS Setup Version 0210 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 SATA6G_1 6 While ent
45. ering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item then 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 Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of SATA drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD Va This item only appears in the SATA6G 5 6 menus 2 10 Chapter 2 BIOS information LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting this item to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When this item is set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When thi
46. estores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP reguires products to meet certain energy efficiency reduirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings N ASUS M4A87T Unplug the power cord 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 c
47. full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition M4A87T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2000 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No z DIMM support Size sy Chip Chip cL Voltage Brand NO g Ae e e Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability Chip Chip Voltage DIMM support Brand NO 3 amp Corsair CMT4GX3M2A1866CY XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 1 65V Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V OCZ OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 10 10 10 27 1 65V OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 27 1 65V DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No SS Chip Chip Voltage DIMM support DS Brand NO ocz OCZ3P18004GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No Size SS Chip Chip CL Voltage DIMM support DS Brand NO WAWA GOS A BG A Data AD31600E001GM O U3K 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65V 1 85V CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1600C6 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB 1 65V Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB G S
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49. ge 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 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 In the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both 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 Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When this item is set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When this item is set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu M4A87T BIOS Setup Version 0210 Power Boot T S Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select be
50. ge performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SM When this item is set to AHCI the information of the SATA connectors 1 6 can be seen only under the OS environment or 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 SATA Port5 Port6 IDE Setting this item to IDE instead of RAID or AHCI allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS Fa If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5 6 and set them to IDE mode 2 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Si N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field Ce values can cause the system to malfunction Va The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you inst
51. ges before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 2 BIOS information ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online contact www asus com de sales Technical Support Component Telephone 49 1805 010923 System Notebook Eee LCD Telephone 49 1805 010920 Support Fax 492102959911 Online support www asus com de support Website www asus com de news oumeubis uaus Aner owen 039 vonisog Dupiew Anuwojuoo 93 gt OLoz Burjszew 39 Guixyje uibaq 0 123A 0102 92 AON oe uoneselsad Bumeu 3554 sooz Loez9 Na O 6002 847 ON 03 uoneinGey 9002 10 Z9 Na O 600Z Zb9 ON 03 vonenbay sooz L0ez9 na LJ 8002 5221 ON 03 uoneIn6 u sanded JIF JAISZI 600ZD 600Z L V 900Z 1 0S609 N3 RI 9002 1V 2002 99009N3 L 9002 1 05609 Na O FODZ LLY L002 1 098609 Na O
52. guration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 HDAudio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Selects the front panel type Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices N Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values L can cause the system to malfunction Plug And Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When this item is 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 Configuration options No Yes 2 20 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related
53. he following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options DRAM RAS to CAS D Configuration options DRAM RAS PRE Time Configuration options DRAM RAS ACT Time Configuration options DRAM READ to PR Configuration options DRAM Row Cycle Time Configuration options DRAM WRITE Recovery Configuration options DRAM RAS to RAS D Configuration options DRAM READ to WRITE Configuration options DRAM WRITE to R Configuration options DRAM WRITE to R Configuration options DRAM WRITE to WRITE Configuration options DRAM READ to READ Ti Configuration options DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto EAD Auto EAD Auto Auto Auto Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK elay Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK E Time Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK Time Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK elay Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK Delay Auto 3 CLK 17 CLK Delay DD Auto 2 CLK 10 CLK Delay SD Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK Timing Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK Auto 10 CLK iming 3 CLK Auto 9Ons 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Refresh Rate Auto
54. ital Interface S PDIF pott m rr ao Ki SPDIFOUT 5V GND SPDIF_OUT M4AS8TT Digital audio connector L Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting y4 The S PDIF module is purchased separately 6 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio VO module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio VO module cable to this connector AAFP SENSE2_RETUR PORT2L NC m si Line out L SENSE SEND o m NC SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R NC fm w Line out R PORT1 R NC fm MICPWR Ar PRESENCE gt PORT1L m MIC2 e L EN PIN A RON PIN 1 HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 o EI pin definition compliant definition om o CI CI CI OIE mm MA4A37T Front panel audio connector Va 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 set th
55. iversal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 devices Serial port This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Power CPU and chassis fan connectors 3 pin PWR FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_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 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN moo x ren kees fi CIE CET c gt a zzvo SD 224 56 Zar a EE x Sat SE CHA FAN m CND Fi L m a Ri Rotation HET Q DJ LU ii a L SODO 0 EI m M4A8TT fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside Zan the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Fi Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature ASUS M4A87T 1 21 1 22 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
56. le 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 If the power supply is broken do not 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 that 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
57. level CPU HT Reference Clcok MHz XXX This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to Manual and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus Use the 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 100MHz to 550MHz PCIE Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking 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 100MHz to 150MHz DRAM 0 C Profile DDR3 1600MHz This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking 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 Profile Info xxxxMHz x x x xx This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking 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 Overclock Options Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU OverClocking item to Overclock Profile and allows you to select an overclocking profile Configuration options Auto Overclock 2 Overclock 5
58. menu is set to Disabled ASUS M4A87T 1 29 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fo Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista 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 ff 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 To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer ff The following screen is for reference only Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to Geng locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD 1 30
59. n system halt state When this item is enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker Disabled Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor Select Disabled to disable this function Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Allows you to set the active CPU cores Configuration options Auto Manual ff The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Activation to Cem Manual 2nd Core On Enables or disables the second CPU core Configuration options On Off 3rd Core On Enables or disables the third CPU core Configuration options On Off 4th Core On Enables or disables the fourth CPU core Configuration options On Off 2 5 2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Primary display Adapter GFX GPP PCI Allows you to set the primary display adapter Configuration options GFX GPP PCI GPP GFX PCI PCI GFX GPP ASUS M4A87T 2 19 2 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Porti Address 3F8 RO4 Selects the Serial Porti base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 BES IRO4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Selects the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode Normal Selects the Parallel Port mode Confi
60. ng direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Va Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS M4A87T 1 17 1 18 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 A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may d 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 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 Config
61. ng the MemOK function 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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 EET E Best ES ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A87T Onboard LED DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second DRAM LED LI SE d a eer Ba ii m ese LU Zar m Co dp OIE Em M4A87T DRAM LED Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable Br O2LED1 H oo LI a ao L ese EES om o CI EI CI EI mm Va The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS
62. nnector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PLED SPEAKER CR a a Ke H KK H a a SES a a Bees l a a OO PANEL EE EI n PIN 1 H A ez so ol ag Z 85 ao CS e oi wu O Io O ele E J o IDE_LED PWRSW RESET Requires an ATX power supply M4A87T 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 warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button 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 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Dig
63. on to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description I i OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection Linked 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 4 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Fi Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in AN a2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure an 8 channel audio output Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8 channel audio output USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Un
64. or Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed ASUS M4A87T 2 25 2 26 To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 In the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both 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 the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt twice The message Password uninstalled appears 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 Chan
65. or aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 AMD SB850 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 LJ a co Ir a SATA6G 1 SATA6G 3 SATA6G 5 IE sans ORUE S gg S S S S n 8 s 8 38 8 s EE SATA6G 2 SATA6G 4 SATA6G 6 EE po ga 238 38 SE se se a SS RR 88 ER BE RR Sege EBBSBBE 3825888 s Sei CH SEED nemm M4A87T SATA connectors W 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 type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 3 4 SATA 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 version When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 3 4 SATA Configuration for details ASUS M4A87T 1 24 System panel co
66. r socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation H DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Small triangle Gold triangle Chapter 1 Product introduction n H z LJ ms O Lil a E EE A L om o CI CI EI Imam 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 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard CPU_FAN H CPU FAN IN GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR M4A87T CPU fan connector A DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS M4A87T 1 10 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan N Ensure that you use only AMD certifie
67. re Submenu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top ofthe 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 configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 2 2 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an it
68. rive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device CDROM XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX T and J 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 A 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 information Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater A Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected 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 V4 14 BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue ASUS M4A87T 2 5 2 6 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g 2
69. s item is set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The SATA 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 Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4A87T 2 11 2 12 The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to Enabled 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 stora
70. sts the power consumption in real time Al Suite Il With its fast user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite Il consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities D Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility ASUS MyLogo 27 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS Al NET 2 ASUS Al NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file ASUS O C Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O C Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file giving you the freedom to share and distribute your favorite settings C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically r
71. t down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause Ce system boot failure ff 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 ASUS M4A87T 2 3 2 4 2 1 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 y4 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and 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 A 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 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 d
72. tage AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65 1 85V AD31333002GOU 2GB A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB TR8X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB TR8X3G1333C9 3GB 3 x 1GB CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB Corsair CM3X2048 1333C9DHX 2GB TW3X4G1333C9 G 4GB 2 x 2GB CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB 4 x 2GB CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB Micron 9FF22DIKPT CT12872BA1339 9FF 1GB Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB Micron 9KF27D9KPT CT25672BA1339 18FF 2GB Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V EBJ10UE8EDFO DJ F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ21UEBEDFO DJ F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 5 1 6V F3 10666CL9T 3GBNQ 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 5 1 6V F3 10600CL8D 4GBHK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5 1 6V F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB 1 5V GV34GB1333C7DC GG34GB1333C9DC 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 1 5V 1 3V low voltage GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5V HMT125U6TF
73. tem when done 2 2 Chapter 2 BIOS information A This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 removable device that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A87T ROM The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 supports vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported 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 turn on again N DO NOT shu
74. this item set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power on From S5 By PME Disabled Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information Power on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Enables or disables PS 2 Keyboard to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Power Key Ctrl Esc Power on From 5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not want the detected temperatures to be displayed CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A Chassis Fan 1 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Power 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 spe
75. tion of the monitor to the graphics card is required 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 products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm 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 x DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to EE 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 electric shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 possib
76. to have it shipped to by sending a 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 asus 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 Notices Ee Ge ve ake sou dwat ski kab s se penpan e ee De i Safety information About this guide u see sesse sa anana nn HARE SE DERE Be EER don eta bank KERE RE Ee seg ee Zeene ii M4A87T specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 Welcomet 1 1 1 2 Package contents
77. tween Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice 2 8 2 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 key in your profile name and press Enter and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt to load the file Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility ff This function can support devices such as a USB flash 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 We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the CMO file can be loaded ASUS M4A87T 2 27 2 28 2 8 3 AI 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 2 9 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 M4A87T7 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options E
78. uration options Offset Manual CPU 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 Offset voltage The values range from 0 003125V to 0 500000V with a 0 003125V 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 500000V with a 0 003125V 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 ASUS M4A87T 2 17 2 4 10 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 35000V to 2 30000V with a 0 01000V interval 2 4 11 HT Voltage Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 38000V with a 0 01000V interval 2 4 12 NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 60000V with a 0 01000V interval 2 4 13 CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU Load Line mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 4 14 CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB Load Lin
79. uring 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 N 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 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 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Jumpers 1 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 a oo Best a
80. xit system setup SS inn after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults y4 Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend 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 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 chan

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