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    Motherboard M4A89TD PRO Series M4A89TD PRO/USB3 M4A89TD PRO
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    ASUS"). Product warranty or service 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 by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; encounter any problems in obtaining
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    ...viii About this guide...ix M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid
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    LEDs 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
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    Voltage 3-20 3.5.15 NB 1.8V Voltage 3-20 3.5.16 SB Voltage 3-20 3.6 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-21 3.6.2 Chipset 3-22 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-25 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-26 3.7 Power menu 3-27 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-27 3.7.2 Repost Video on
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    the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-17 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-17 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements
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    , 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 substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product
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    signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and
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    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
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3*; Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 890FX / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s;
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    M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® 6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO - TurboV, Auto Tuning, CPU Level UP
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    port 1 x Clear CMOS button For M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue), 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports For M4A89TD PRO model: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector
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    xiv
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    on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable
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    . True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) 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
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    To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard has adopted the brand new ! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no more. MemOK! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue
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    . ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS
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    the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. The NEC USB3.0 controller is for M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN LED (SB_PWR) 11. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. USB 2-32 2-29 2-32 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Socket lever ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base 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. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 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. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some
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    M4A89TD PRO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • 1GB
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    M4A89TD PRO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG - 7-7-7-20 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - • - - - - • • • - • • • - • - • • • - • • 1.65 • Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-13
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    Chapter 2 M4A89TD PRO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA 1.6~1.65 1.5-1.6 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.7~1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.65 1.9 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM
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    : Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. When using a DDR3 2000 memory module, ensure to install it on A1 slot for better overclocking capability. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the
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    cover (if your motherboard is already installed 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. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 - - shared - - LAN shared - - - - - - - USB 3.0 Controller - - shared - - - - - Oncip SATA Controller
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    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x4 / x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 / x1 network cards, SCSI
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    after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
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    lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the O2LED5 LED. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you
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    location of the O2LED4 LED. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the
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    . • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, you have to set the On Board ATA Controller item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the support DVD. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-23
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    OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker
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    Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-25
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    Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-27
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    , set the SATA Port1-Port4 item or SATA Port5-Port6 item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
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    1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-29
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    the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and
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    . • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-31
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    a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an
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    you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do , refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. •
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    on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD
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    Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 2. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design
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    Key II switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 4. Core Unlocker LED The Core Unlocker LED lights when the Core Unclocker switch is turned to Enable. The Core Unlocker LED keeps on lighting even though the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-37
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    a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions
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    disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires
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    click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M4A89TDPRO.ROM ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series M4A89TDPRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load
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    . • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
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    use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility
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    . 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. • NTFS is not supported under DOS
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    . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series
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    . • 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 Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have
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    compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-9
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    the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. item that is not user-configurable. A configurable window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support
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    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 N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU BIOS setup
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    BIOS SETUP Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. • The default setting and the configuration options of the SATA Port5-Port6 item vary with the selected setting of the SATA Port1-Port4 item. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0007 BIOS Information Version : 0206 Build Date: 02/09/10 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor Speed : 2700MHz System Memory Usable Size
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    to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on CPU types. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to select a CPU level. The varies according to the DRAM O.C. Profile you've selected. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    to the default setting. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [41 CLK] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-17
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    DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
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    3.5.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 2.90000V with a 0.00625V interval. 3.5.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 2.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    to a high level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Proceed with CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 CPU CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Enhances the CPU
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    [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. [Disabled] Disables this function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-21
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    Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables
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    item manually. Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to adjust all the subitems manually. Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series
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    Board ATA Controller On Board ATA Controller ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Normal] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS front panel audio module supports. [AC 97] [HD output. POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled]
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    13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-25
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    2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The system disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). The ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-27
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    PS/2 Devices Power On By Ring Power On By RTC Alarm BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [ to [Enabled], power for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state. Restore On AC Power user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter
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    the CPU fan speed is lower than the selected value. Configuration options: [500RPM] [400RPM] [300RPM] [200RPM] [100RPM] [Ignored] Select Fan Type: [PWR Fan] [PWR Fan] Sets to [PWR Fan] when using a 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Fan] Sets to [DC Fan] when using a 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    when you set CPU Q-Fan Mode to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70˚C/158˚F] Sets the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options [90˚C/194˚F] CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle [100%] Sets the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate
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    items appear only when you set Chassi Q-Fan Mode to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70˚C/158˚F] Sets the upper limit of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    .] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be
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    user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message Password Uninstalled appears. If you have forgotten your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM Access] Prevents user access to the
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    follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the
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    ] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate
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    disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. PROFILE
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    V2.14 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Restore CMOS 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 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with
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    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 fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows
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    • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    , and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    the best cooling effect • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • User: This mode allows you to change the fan profile under certain limitation. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-5
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    mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter
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    provider is Yahoo!® for English and Yandex® for Russian. • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate splash screen, and then press the key during POST. • Click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-7
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    users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window
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    immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-9
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    ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the instructions overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message In addition, please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process
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    CPU options vary depending on the CPU model you install on the motherboard. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start upgrading the CPU and restart the system. 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user Turbo Key function. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-11 Chapter 4
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    4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB850 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later
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    on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. When setting the SATA Port1-Port4 item to [RAID], all SATA ports run at RAID mode. However, you can set the SATA ports 5 and 6 to [IDE] or [AHCI] modes. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-13
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    AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown
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    to create. 4. Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set Y to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. 5. Press + to save the setting. 6. The utility , or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-15
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    deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. To delete a RAID volume: 1. In KB Cache Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx
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    the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the
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    the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not
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    the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS M4A89TD PRO
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    Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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    or one CrossFireX-ready dualGPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows
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    Chapter 5 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    (a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart
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Motherboard
M4A89TD
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M4A89TD PRO/USB3
M4A89TD PRO