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...Unlocker allows dynamic and automatic CPU core adjustments based on system load. Follow the instructions below to enable Turbo Unlocker and unleash the full power of your system. 1. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the
support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 2. In the ASUS TurboV EVO window, click More Settings, and then click CPU Ratio. 3. Turbo Unlocker is set to OFF by default, allowing...
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... 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...
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... this guide vii M4A87TD EVO specifications summary ix
Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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1.12.2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.13 Software support 1-33
1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-33
Chapter 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 Updating BIOS 2-1
2.2.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.3.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.3.3 Navigation...
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS...
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M4A87TD EVO specifications summary
CPU
Chipset System bus Memory
Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage
LAN Audio
IEEE 1394 USB
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M4A87TD EVO specifications summary
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x power fan connector (3-pin) 1 x COM port connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x high ...
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... TurboV offers additional advanced options for breaking those records!
CPU Level UP
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! Simply pick the processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking...
User Manual - Page 21
... be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard.
• 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...
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... to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
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... 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 messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS...
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...controller.
• These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Port item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.4.2 Storage Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version...
User Manual - Page 45
... Support DVD or download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The screen on this page is used for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install...
User Manual - Page 47
....asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support
DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS...
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..., 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...
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... ROM
BOARD: M4A87TD EVO VER: 0209 DATE: 02/22/2010
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
[Tab] Switch [B] Backup
[V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit
2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• Only a USB flash disk with...
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... optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again.
5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting...
User Manual - Page 51
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip. The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
User Manual - Page 56
...If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode.
2.4.3 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu.
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Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.9 Tools menu
Main
Ai Tweaker
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Power
Boot
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data
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