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...-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ... - M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3*; ASUS Noise Filter M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model (NEC USB 3.0 controller) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back paenl) - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard,6 ports at back panel) M4A89TD PRO model - 14 x USB 2.0...
...-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 2 PATA devices Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ... - M4A89TD PRO Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3*; ASUS Noise Filter M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model (NEC USB 3.0 controller) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back paenl) - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard,6 ports at back panel) M4A89TD PRO model - 14 x USB 2.0...
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...Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 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 2 x Chassis Fan connectors... SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
...Power eSATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 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 2 x Chassis Fan connectors... SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
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... of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with CPU Level UP! True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI ... every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 2-10 for details. 1-2 ...
... of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with CPU Level UP! True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no additional cost with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI ... every level of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is optimized with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Refer to page 2-10 for details. 1-2 ...
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...) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-33 2-5 2-31 2-10 2-22 2-21 2-20 2-29 2-27 2-36 2-28 2-34 2-30 2-32 2-29 2-32 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-3 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14.
...) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-33 2-5 2-31 2-10 2-22 2-21 2-20 2-29 2-27 2-36 2-28 2-34 2-30 2-32 2-29 2-32 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-3 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14.
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... for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-19 See page 2-33 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the figure below for better thermal environment. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support...
... for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-19 See page 2-33 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the figure below for better thermal environment. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support...
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USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 (M4A89TD PRO/USB3) USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 (M4A89TD PRO) 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different ... 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 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. Clear CMOS switch 7. IEEE 1394a port 10. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/...
USB 3.0 ports 7 and 8 (M4A89TD PRO/USB3) USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 (M4A89TD PRO) 8. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different ... 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 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. Clear CMOS switch 7. IEEE 1394a port 10. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/...
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ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-29 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. .... The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 4. 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector...
ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-29 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. .... The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 4. 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector...
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...BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance...only with the help of the BIOS may result in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS ...
...BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance...only with the help of the BIOS may result in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS ...
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...prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO BOARD: Unknown Series VER: Unknown VER: 0206 DATE: Unknown DATE: 02/09/2010 PATH: A:\ A: ... automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut...update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1....
...prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO BOARD: Unknown Series VER: Unknown VER: 0206 DATE: Unknown DATE: 02/09/2010 PATH: A:\ A: ... automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut...update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1....
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... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. DO...
... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. DO...
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... To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-7 Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Update ROM ...
... To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-7 Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4A89TD PRO Series VER: 0206 Update ROM ...
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...Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-21 Secure Virtual ...: 2048KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3386MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x10000B7 Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system...
...Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-21 Secure Virtual ...: 2048KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3386MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x10000B7 Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the system...
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... options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 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. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-25 Onboard 1394 Controller ...[Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.
... options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 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. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-25 Onboard 1394 Controller ...[Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.
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...the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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 boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility 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 [...Test (POST). Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-37 ASUSTek O.C.
...the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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 boot failure! • We recommend that you to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility 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 [...Test (POST). Start O.C. Press to run the utility to run the utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-37 ASUSTek O.C.
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... support DVD before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-7 Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with quick access to...
... support DVD before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-7 Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer to speed the boot-up time. • ASUS Express Gate's display output varies with quick access to...
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...the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to Windows® ... USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to [IDE] mode. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series...
...the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to Windows® ... USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to [IDE] mode. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series...
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...ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-19 Chapter 4 Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. 5. Double-click the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB..."PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106","ahcix64" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. A window appears, ...
...ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-19 Chapter 4 Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. 5. Double-click the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB..."PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106","ahcix64" id= "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. A window appears, ...