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    M4N98TD EVO Motherboard
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    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 [email protected], stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as
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    ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4N98TD EVO 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 unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 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 3.3 BIOS setup program
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-30 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-30 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-31 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-32 3.10 Exit menu 3-33 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals
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    ASUS AI Nap 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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
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    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 all cables
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    descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter describes the NVIDIA® SLI™ feature and shows
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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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    com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (dual at x16) Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ Technology 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16) 2 X PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® chipset - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100
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    Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at
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    x Core Unlocker switch Front panel audio connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SPI, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers
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    xiv
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    with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4N98TD EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1 x I/O Shield User guide Support DVD
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    features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® chipset NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® media and communication
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    . 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4N98TD EVO motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower
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    Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with just a simple switch or hot key. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. Refer to page 2-21 for details. MemOK! Memory compatibility
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    of 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. • Before to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 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. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. Core Unlocker switch (CORE_UNLOCKER) 6. MemOK! switch 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 11. Standby Power
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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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    install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, 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 M4N98TD EVO 2-5
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    3. Position 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. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
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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 M4N98TD EVO
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    to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) 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 mechanism module base
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    connect 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 M4N98TD EVO 2-9
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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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    . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-11
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    65 • • • - - 7-7-7 1.65 • - - 8 - • - - 9 - • • • Chapter 2 M4N98TD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket support Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AD3133301GOU
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    slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-13
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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 M4N98TD EVO
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    8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 LAN Onboard SATA
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    2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports three NVIDIA PCI Express x16 graphics SLI™ mode. See page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to
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    ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-19
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    DIMMs still fail to boot 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
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    defaults, the NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch. • You may also press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-21
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    Optical S/PDIF out port 8. External SATA port 9. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports • DO BIOS settings to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Due to chipset limitation, port multipliers are not supported
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    activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic and Mic ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-23
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    Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-25
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    cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 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
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    0, 1, 0+1, 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard nForce® 980a SLI controller. These connectors are set to [IDE Mode] by Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • Due to chipset limitation, port multipliers are not supported by the onboard SATA connectors and the external SATA port. ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    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 then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module is purchased
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    . 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-29
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    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! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2
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    to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-31
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    audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS
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    depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • 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. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-33
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    cables. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front
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    the DRAM 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 provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-35
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    3. 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 NVIDIA Core Calibration item in the BIOS menu is set to [Disabled]. Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    or gets corrupted. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1
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    allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the 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
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    Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M4N98TD.ROM ASUS M4N98TD EVO M4N98TD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10
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    program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0109 DATE: 01/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter
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    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 BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    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 to the For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the
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    display a list of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    device. Select a device item and press to display the device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA
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    device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled ] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-9
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    or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0106 Build Date: 01/25/10 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : AMD
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    on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio DRAM Frequency CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Driving Configuration Processor Voltage CPU/NB Voltage CPU/LDT
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    vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings. 3.5.4 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 3.5.5 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU-Chipset HyperTransport link speed
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    [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [10 CLK] [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] motherboard. CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    Allows you to adjust the CPU VCore voltage with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.9 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU/NB voltage with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.10 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to
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    Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P], and allows you to set the nForce 200 chip voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking Linear Down] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-15
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    Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may
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    allows the system to get full computing of the processor. Core 0/1/2/3 NVCC Percentage [xx%] This item appears only when you set the NVIDIA Core Calibration item to [Per Core] or [All Cores]. Use the and keys to adjust the NVCC voltage for Core 0/1/2/3. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-17
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    for NB NorthBridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory
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    manually. SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Hybrid SLI support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] 1 Memory ] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-19
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    3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Onboard 1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 device support. [Disabled] Disables the onboard 1394 device support. On-board AUDIO [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller.
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    BIOS support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the 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. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [ S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). [Auto] The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode. 3.7.2 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] The system
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    ] EuP Ready [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. [Enabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement. When set to supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-23
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    set values. 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Q-Fan Function Select Fan Type : CPU Q-Fan Mode Chassis Q-Fan Function BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [35ºC/95
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    3-pin CPU fan. CPU Q-Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Optimal] Sets to [Optimal] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [ fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-25
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    to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies
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    'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot The system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-27
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    press . The message Password Uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to
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    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 system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-29
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    the submenu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32
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    Megatrends, Inc. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press
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    can support devices such as a USB flash drive or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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
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    for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-33
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    Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click to obtain the corresponding software manuals If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-1
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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 M4N98TD EVO
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    , CPU voltage, fan speed, 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
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    the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes 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
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    search 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 M4N98TD EVO 4-7
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    software provides Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking and S/PDIF Out support. Follow the installation wizard to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the
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    -click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to enable AI Nap function. 3. Press the power button to enter AI Nap mode. Press the power button again to exit AI Nap mode. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-9
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    manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See chapter 3 for details. 4-10
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    again to turn off the Turbo Key function. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds will turn off your computer. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-11 Chapter 4
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    configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA nForce® 980a SLI® 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 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack
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    run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations To enter the NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID utility 1. Boot up your BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-13
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    screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! Clear MBR? [Y] YES [N] NO Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Array List - Boot Status Vendor Healthy NVIDIA Array Size MIRROR 447.14G [Ctrl-X] Exit [↑↓] Select [B] Set Bootable [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 7. Press to save settings and exit. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-15
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    RAID set. To delete a RAID array 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, and then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 4: Software support
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    , and then click NVIDIA AHCI/RAID Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-17
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    OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow 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. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to
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    Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse 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 the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO
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    ","nvgts" id= "PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0BC5","nvgts" id= "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. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software
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    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-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 5-1
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    your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and
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    Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 5-3
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    GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply
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    dGPU is detected. Ensure that your dGPU is properly installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Hybrid SLI support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size Primary Graphics Adapter SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [Enabled] ASUS M4N98TD EVO 5-5
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    Exit Setup. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and go to the Drivers menu to install the NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program. 5. Restart the system. 6. If the driver is correctly installed, you will find the Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar. The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the
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    -2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923 +49
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    INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Mother Board M4N98TD EVO conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC
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