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.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
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...1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7
1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8
1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10
1.7 System memory 1-11
1.7.1 Overview 1-11
1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel 1-12
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-17
1.8 Expansion slots 1-18
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18...
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...12 Onboard LEDs 1-29 1.13 Software support 1-30
1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-30
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8
2.2.2 Menu bar...
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...complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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...
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... 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 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 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 additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x Core...
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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 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5
2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual
Drivers ASUS Utilities AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
ATX...
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... 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...
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...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...
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... 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.
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... 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...
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... 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.
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...
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... 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 AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... 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.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port...
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... 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...
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... 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 to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
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... 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.
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... / keys to display the other items on the screen.
Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.7.0.1
M4A87T BIOS Setup
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Revision: C2
Cache L1: 512KB
Cache L2: 2048KB
Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz HT Frequency: 2000MHz Able to Change Freq.: Yes
Options Disabled Enabled
uCode Patch Level: 0x1000086
GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual...
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... 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...
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...: [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] [GPPGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP]
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... 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...