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ASUS M4A87T_PLUS Owner's Manual

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2. S UI PLED PWRBTN 54 xo TEO H E F_PANEL ca L azg MARSTY PLUS 2 2 212 in ess eee gt RESET M4A87T PLUS 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 HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD Activity LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN 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 7 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 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
3. 2 14 2 4 4 POIPnBPsi eU 2 15 245 USB Configuration 2 15 2 16 2 5 1 Suspend Mode 2 16 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support 2 16 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support 2 17 2 5 4 Configuration 2 17 255 HW Monitor Configuration a 2 17 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 19 2 6 3 Security Tools menu esee eene nnne tnr nennen inneren tena 2 1 bec 2 7 2 ASUS O C Profile EXIUmenu zs soe k S Z i W n EE S a was qaw aysa vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates us
4. U uuu uu uu 1 2 1 2 1 Placement direction esses 1 2 1 2 2 Screw holes cue ede eO ua 1 2 1 23 Motherboard sss 1 3 1 2 4 in tees 1 4 1 3 Central Processing Unit 1 4 1 3 1 Installing the 220 1 4 1 3 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 6 1 4 System memory eese tenente tenete tenente tenen 1 7 1 4 1 1 7 1 4 2 Memory configurations sss 1 8 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM sn 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM 1 5 Expansion 6 R nnns 1 5 1 Installing an expansion 1 13 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion Card 1 13 13513 1 5 4 PCI Express x1 slot sss 1 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot 1 6 5 1 7 Connectors eu or a a a 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 7 2 Internal connectors sss 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system 1 8 2 Support DVD information sss
5. To He JH Jj 1 T Bee Baa n d mmo d mmo 4459 4459 Oc LL L L I nao 77 n Dno USB78 088910 ale 8 3552 3882 al gO 585 585 MAA87T PLUS USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 8 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature nu t a 5 Dt m 2 MARET PLUS 2 2 56 ess 1 CHASSIS M4A87T PLUS Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 21 1 22 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version
6. f 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 A Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN A DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 modul
7. 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 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects 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
8. 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors iCafe Memory Anti theft continued on the next page M4A87T PLUS specifications summary Back panel I O ports Internal connectors Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS 2 Mouse port green 1x PS 2 Keyboard port purple 1 COM port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 6 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 6 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WIM 2 0 WOR by PME PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 2 x iCafe Memory Anti theft locks Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti Virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 0 in x 8 0 in 30 5 cm x 20 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS M4A87T PLUS motherboard Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your motherboard package Refer to page x for the list of accessories If any of the it
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10. Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility sss 2 1 24 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ettet 2 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 3 214 ASUS BIOS Updater sss 2 4 BIOS setup program eene 2 7 2 2 1 BIOS menu sse 2 8 2 2 2 Men bars tt 2 8 2 2 3 Navigation 2 2 8 224 Monu au u u ua Sis 2 9 2 25 Submenu 2 9 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 9 2 2 7 POP UP Window 2 9 228 Dabs s s g huahua aa au a A 2 9 2 29 2 9 Main menu U tnn tentent tern nn 2 10 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx 2 10 2 3 2 System Date Day 2 10 2 3 3 SATA 2 10 2 34 Configuration sss 2 11 2 3 5 System Information 2 12 Advanced menu I U u u uu uu u 2 13 2 4 1 CPU Configuration csse 2 13 242 eit ES 2 14 2 43 Onboard Devices Configuration
11. Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB MICRON OLD22D9LGK colo OCZ3G1333LV3GK ASUS M4A87T PLUS continued on the next page 9 9 9 20 1 65V DDR3 1066MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional At SS Chip Vendors DS Brand Timing Voltage OCZ3F13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3X13334GK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3X1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x 4GB OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 80 2 4GB AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB AL7F8G73F DJ2 AL8F8G73D DG1 AL8F8G73F DJ2 A3P1GF3FGF M378B2873FHS CH9 Samsung K4B1G0846F K4B1G0846D M391B2873DZ1 CH9 Samsung HCH9 ECC M378B5673FH0 CH9 Samsung K4B1G0846F K4B1G0846D M391B5673DZ1 CH9 Samsung HCH9 ECC M378B5273CH0 CH9 Samsung K4B2G0846C W1333UA1GH HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR W1333UB2GS 2GB Samsung K4B1G0846F W1333UB4GS 4GB Samsung K4B2G0846C W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB Micron OBF27D9KPT TS256MLK64V3U 2GB Micron _ 9GF27D9KPT 0600 90831333 1GB Micron 8FD22D9JNM M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 20 Elixir N2CB2G80BN CG M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4 Elixir N2CB2G80BN CG KSRPCD313332G 2GB PATRIOT PM128M8D385 15 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 20 Samsung SEG 904 HCHO K4B1G0846D KTG2G1333PG3 2GB PSD31G13332H 1GB PSD3
12. 246001910 N lt E6334 First Edition V1 February 2011 Copyright 2011 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
13. 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 in 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 M4A87T PLUS 2 13 2 14 2 4 2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 Auto of Address bits 20 16 6 XOR of Address bits 20 16 91 Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated Configuraiton options Enabled Disabled Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allow
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16. Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 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 item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display 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 A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the lt Up gt WT Sh TO Ruerican NE Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Papp widow Soroll bar Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ASUS M4A87T PLUS 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 inf
17. RAID ASUS unique features AMD socket AM3 for AMD Phenom Athlon II Sempron 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports AMD 125W CPU AMD Cool Quiet Technology Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 870 SB850 Up to 2600MT s HyperTransport 3 0 interface 2 x DIMM max 8GB DDR3 1333 1066MHz ECC and non ECC unbuffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Dueto 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 Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 4 x PCI slots AMD SB850 southbridge 6xSerial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 0 1 configurations Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 VD2 6 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Retasking HD only AMD SB850 southbridge 10 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at the mid board 6 ports at the back panel ASUS Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2
18. RSATA_RXP3 RSATA TXP3 RSATA RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND M4A87T PLUS SATA connectors A 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 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 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 5 Speaker connector 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 Bo S SPEAKER 5V 9 GND GND J Speaker Out I US Speaker out connector PIN1 ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 19 1 20 6 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions
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20. The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press lt gt to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 11 2 12 4 The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to Enabled SATA Port Port4 IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands 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
21. 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 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards 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 5 3 PCI slot The PCls slot support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 5 4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express
22. 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 0 Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb chips or less 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 For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMS or overclocking condition M4A87T PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333MHz capability DIMM socket PS Timing Voltage support Optional A B Brand CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT CT12872BA1067 9FF 1GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT CT25672BA1067 18FF 2GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F Vendors Part No 1 35V low voltage 1 35V low voltage 1 5V 1 5V 1 5V 1 5V EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F KVR1066D3E7 1G 1GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F ECC 7 KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB KTC__ D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 7 KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB Micron 9GF22D9K
23. options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 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 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values 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 4 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options 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 th
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25. 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 CPU and chassis connectors 4 CPU FAN 3 pin CHA 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 CPU_FAN 9 a GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN W 1 GND W Rotation L ee M4A87T PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors o Em 7 Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature 2 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector 5 AAFP SENSE2_RETUR fm w PORT2L NC w Line out L SEND a NC SENSE1_RETUR _ PORT2 R NC fa Line out PRESENCE _ PORT1 R w MICPWR GND PORT1 L AGND amp MIC2 PIN 1 PIN 1 HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 Sea pin def
26. 18 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CPU socket 4 19 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 14 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 7 t8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 17 SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series processors The AM3 socket has different pinout from the 2 2 socket Ensure that you use 1 3 1 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 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 A Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard du B z R 0 0 me E L L M4A87T PLUS CPU socket AM3 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely Chapter 1 Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU
27. 1G13332 1GB Patriot 64 80380 15 PSD32G13332H 2GB RMR1870ED48E8F 1333 2GB ELPIDA _ J1108BDBG DJ F SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG 9 SP001GBLTU133S02 10 elixir N2CB1680AN C6 SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB elixir N2CB1680AN C6 TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1GB TMS1GB364D081 138EY 1GB TMS2GB364D081 107EY 2GB TMS2GB364D081 138EY 2GB TMS2GB364D082 138EW 2GB E41302GP0 73BDB 2GB TD2G16C9 Z 2GB LA SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support Supports one module inserted into either slot as single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration ff Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Pressthe 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 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid dama
28. BOARD BOARD VER 0203 H 00 B 02 VER Unknown DATE 01 07 2011 DATE Unknown PATH Baw A M4A87TPL ROM 1048576 2011 01 07 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 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 2 8 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 s
29. Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 8 Exit menu for details ASUS M4A87T PLUS 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 The succeeding utility screens 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 drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device CDROM XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX T and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 Whe
30. ER TAB 34 30 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 08 2002 select a field SATA6G 1 Not Detected Use or to SATA6G 2 Not Detected configure system Time SATA6G 3 Not Detected SATA6G 4 Not Detected SATA6G 5 Not Detected SATA6G 6 Not Detected SATA Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Information v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration 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 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
31. EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save copy of the original motherboard BIOS to 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 fo 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 into the optical drive 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 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 ASUS Update gt ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then cl
32. Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 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 Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 19 2 20 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 A If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to s
33. PT 7 MT9JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 1GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT ECC 7 MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC 7 OCZ3G1066LV4GK Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7 M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB N2CB1G80CN BE M2Y2G64CBHAQN BE 20 M2Y2G64CBHC9N BE 20 Elxr Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2GB Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C 7 7 20 1 65V 7 7 7 00 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendors Part No AD31333001GOU 1GB Chip NO AD30908C8D 151C E0906 DIMM socket support Optional A Timing Voltage AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3 x 1GB 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V AD31333002GOU 2GB AD30908C8D 151C A Data E0903 AD31333G002GMU 2GB 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB APACER AMSD5808DEWSBG 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB Apacer _AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB 9 9 9 24 1 60V TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB 9 9 9 24 1 50V CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB 4 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 50V CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB Micron _ 9FF22D9KPT CT12872BA1339 9FF 1GB Micron _91F22D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB Micron _ 9KF27D9KPT CT25672BA1339 18FF 2GB Micron _ 9122209 9 BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP EBJ10UE8EDF0 DJ F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ21UE8EDFO DJ F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK XMP
34. 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 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject change at any time without notice Visit the 28 ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus fo The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information AMD Chipset Driver Please select items to install Realtek Audio Driver Realtek LAN Driver Browser Configuration Utility Norton Internet Security 2011 Click an item to install LA If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP
35. card 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 F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 2 22 Chapter 2 BIOS information ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 18
36. ctions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Tools Settings Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility supports 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w gt ASUS Profile 2 NTFS read only 3 CD DISC read only Select Screen tt Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice 2 7 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 lt Enter gt 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 This function can support devices such as USB flash disk with 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the sys
37. d automatically reboots the system when done 2 2 Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A87TPL 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 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 2 v Turn on the system Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 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 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup
38. disables PS 2 keyboard to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Power Key Ctrl Esc Power on By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Enables or disables PS 2 mouse to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From 55 By RTC Alarm Disabled Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 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 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE 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 ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 17 2 18 CPU Q Fan Function Enabled Enables or disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled ff The following item appea
39. e 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 t DIMM Bi 5 Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Oo i O am r DIMM 1 Demme M4A87T PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 7 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets 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 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 specification AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz 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
40. e 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 ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 15 The following items only appear when 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 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Main Advanced Boot 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 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megat
41. elect the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 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 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special fun
42. ems is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A 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 cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 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 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis N 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 2 3 Motherboard layout
43. ere you want 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 c e oa ae e eee a EGER i Safety information About this guide ii M4A87T PLUS specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed eese enne nre nnns 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview
44. es 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 ncrease 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 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evalua
45. fication 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 300 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 0 SB850 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 SATA6G_1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk 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 o S SATA6G 4 SATA6G 5 SATA6G 6 l GND RSATA_TXP4 GND GND GND RSATA TXP5 GND RSATA RXP5 0 RSATA RXN4 RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 GND _ 6 RXNG GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA TXN6 RSATA TXN5 G RSATA gt RSATA RSA gt RSATA_TXN2 O gt N gt gt I RSATA_TXN3 RSAT RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2
46. fits only in one correct orientation prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Small triangle Gold triangle 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 o gt CPU_FAN pc m GND CPU FAN IN CPU FANPWR CPU FAN PWM H m 0 5 ses L um am exci gt M4A87T PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 5 1 3 2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base A Theretention 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
47. ging the DIMM 3 insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 4 Install the two bundled iCafe Memory Anti theft locks to both ends of the DIMM slots then secure them with Screws iCafe Memory Anti theft The two plastic locks at both ends of the DIMM slots keep your DIMMs securely in place This special design prevents easy pilfering of your memory modules ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 11 1 12 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Remove the screws on the iCafe Memory Anti theft locks Put them aside for later use 2 Remove the iCafe Memory Anti theft locks 3 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM A Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 4 Remove the DIMM from the socket 5 Replace the two iCafe Memory Anti theft locks then secure them with the screws that you removed earlier Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 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 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card To
48. ick Next From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 1 fo 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 fo Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at zu 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 Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 14 BOARD MANBBZTSPHUS BOARD UHKHOWE VER 0203 00 B 02 VER Unknown DATE 01 07 2011 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit 2 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process an
49. inition compliant definition eee tm tt ES M4A87T PLUS Front panel audio connector f We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this lt 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 the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 17 1 18 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 ATX12V EATXPWR aa 3 Volts GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts OU Power OK 5 Volts PT GND GND da 5 Volts zz GND 5 Volts emit S15 PIN 1 GND 1 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts M4A87T PLUS ATX power connectors aN For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Speci
50. m certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete task f CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter 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 PLUS specifications summary Chipset System Bus Expansion slots Storage
51. n the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter 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 BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 BOARD MZABUTSPEUS BOARD Unknown VER 0203 H 00 B 02 VER Unknown DATE 01 07 2071 DATE Unknown PATH BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue ASUS M4A87T PLUS 2 5 2 6 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18
52. n 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 USB device wake up 3 USBPW1 6 USBPW7 10 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set these jumpers to 5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode USBPW1 6 5VSB Default pem USBPW7 10 12 23 e 45V 5VSB ee eee Default M4A87T PLUS USB device wake up 3 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS KBPWR Bo S N 5V 5VSB Default n m LO ll Orm tt tin M4A87T PLUS Keyboard power se
53. omatic 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 ff 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 this 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
54. ormation Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings Use ENTER TAB 34 301 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 08 2002 select a field SATA6G 1 Not Detected Use or to SATA6G 2 Not Detected configure system Time SATA6G 3 Not Detected SATA6G 4 Not Detected SATA6G 5 Not Detected SATA6G 6 Not Detected SATA Configuration Select Screen System Information Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit 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 SATA 6G 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each SATA device Select a device item then press Enter 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 aut
55. pecify 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 To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST 2 6 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 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
56. rends Inc 2 5 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 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 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 pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When this item set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When 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 55 By PME Disabled Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From 55 By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Enables or
57. rs only when you set CPU Q Fan Function to Enabled 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 CPU Q Fan Mode Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Function feature and 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 Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Main Advanced Power Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot ss I ma Device Priority P sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B gt Boot Settings Configuration May appear when you set gt Security the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Inc Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device xxx Drive These items s
58. s you to enable or disable MemCIk Tri Stating during C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User 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 2 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Porti Address 3F8 IRQ4 Selects the Serial base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRO4 2E8 IRQ3 HDAudio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 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
59. tartup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete 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 Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from 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 8 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 PLUS 2 7 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Settings Use ENT
60. tem 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 PLUS 2 21 2 8 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 M4A87T PLUS BIOS Setup Version 0203 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes Discard Changes 10 key used Load Setup Defaults for this operation 7 Pressing Esc 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 dis
61. 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 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 perfor
62. tion 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 DO throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to i 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 possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about
63. tting ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 15 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activi GREEN 1Gbps connecti ata activity ps connection LAN port 3 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel and 6 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 lt 6 channel configuration Audio 2 4 or 6 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass Center 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 These six 4 pin Universal 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 PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 16 Chapter
64. x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics slot that complys with the PCI Express specifications ASUS M4A87T PLUS 1 13 1 14 1 6 Jumpers Clear 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 us 1 CLRTC MJ 4 2 5 Normal Clear RTC Default M4A87T PLUS 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 Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC whe

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