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AMD

®

870 chipset

AMD

®

870 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s

HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16

graphics. It is optimized with AMD

®

’s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to

provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

DDR3 2000(O.C.) support

This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C,), which provides faster

data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer

rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in 3D

graphics and other memory demanding applications.

True SATA 6Gb/s Support

Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this

motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get

enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current

bus systems.

True USB 3.0 Support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the

latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation

components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is

also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

1.3.2

ASUS Unique Features

ASUS Exclusive Features

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2

Core Unlocker

ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD

®

CPU—with

just a simple switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply

unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.

MemOK!

MemOK! Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable

memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory

issues. MemOK! Determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves

your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

ASUS Power Solutions

8+1 Phase Power Design

To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU’s potential, ASUS

M4A87TD EVO motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase

VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme

overclocking ability. This series’ high quality power components effective

lowers system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS

M4A87TD EVO also features an extra 1-phase power for integrated

memory/HT controller to provide independent power to vital components.

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ASUS M4A87TD EVO

Section	Page
M4A87TD EVO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1 Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	19
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	21
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	29
1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	29
1.9 Jumper	30
1.10 Onboard switches	31
1.11 Onboard LEDs	33
1.12 Connectors	35
1.12.1 Rear panel connectors	35
1.12.2 Internal connectors	37
1.13 Software support	45
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	45
1.13.2 Support DVD information	45
Chapter 2 BIOS information	47
2.1 Knowing BIOS	47
2.2 Updating BIOS	47
2.2.1 ASUS Update utility	48
2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	49
2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	50
2.3 BIOS setup program	51
2.3.1 BIOS menu screen	52
2.3.2 Menu bar	52
2.3.3 Navigation keys	53
2.3.4 Menu items	53
2.3.5 Submenu items	53
2.3.6 Configuration fields	53
2.3.7 General help	53
2.3.8 Pop-up window	53
2.3.9 Scroll bar	53
2.4 Main menu	54
2.4.1 SATA 1–6	54
2.4.2 Storage Configuration	55
2.4.3 System Information	56
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu	57
2.5.1 CPU Level UP [Auto]	57
2.5.2 OC Tuner Utility	57
2.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	57
2.5.4 CPU Ratio [Auto]	58
2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	58
2.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]	59
2.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto]	59
2.5.8 DRAM Timing Configuration	59
2.5.9 DRAM Driving Configuration	60
2.5.10 CPU & NB Voltage Mode [Offset]	60
2.5.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]	61
2.5.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	61
2.5.13 HT Voltage [Auto]	61
2.5.14 NB Voltage [Auto]	61
2.5.15 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	61
2.5.16 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	61
2.5.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	61
2.5.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	61
2.6 Advanced menu	62
2.6.1 CPU Configuration	62
2.6.2 Chipset	63
2.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.6.4 USB Configuration	64
2.6.5 PCIPnP	65
2.7 Power menu	66
2.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	66
2.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	66
2.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	66
2.7.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]	66
2.7.5 APM Configuration	67
2.7.6 Hardware Monitor	67
2.8 Boot menu	69
2.8.1 Boot Device Priority	69
2.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	69
2.8.3 Security	70
2.9 Tools menu	71
2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	71
2.9.2 Express Gate [Auto]	71
2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.9.4 AI NET 2	72

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