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...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 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys ...14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-15 3.5.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-16 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.4 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-17 3.5.7 HT Link Speed 3-17 3.5.8 DRAM ...
...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 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys ...14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level UP 3-15 3.5.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-16 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.4 CPU Ratio 3-17 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency 3-17 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-17 3.5.7 HT Link Speed 3-17 3.5.8 DRAM ...
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... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-11 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing...
... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-11 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing...
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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 0.003125V increment - TurboV EVO - MemOK! Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next...
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 0.003125V increment - TurboV EVO - MemOK! Profile - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next...
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... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no ... motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high... within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering...
... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction True USB 3.0 Support (M4A89TD PRO/USB3 model only) Experience ultra-fast data transfers at no ... motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high... within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Turbo Key boosts performance with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor* TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering...
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... consumption. 6+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard has adopted the brand new 6-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and...
... consumption. 6+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series motherboard has adopted the brand new 6-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and...
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... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This protection eliminates the need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This protection eliminates the need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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... excess memory from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-11 Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. •...
... excess memory from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-11 Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. •...
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KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chip NO. - Chip NO. - Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. Timing Voltage 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 4GB( 2x ...blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-15 OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent EK Memory EK Memory Elixir Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot ...
KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chip NO. - Chip NO. - Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. Timing Voltage 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 4GB( 2x ...blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-15 OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent EK Memory EK Memory Elixir Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot PATRIOT Patriot ...
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... at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots... MemOK! function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • ...
... at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots... MemOK! function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • ...
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... LEDs for the exact location of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you... to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the O2LED5 LED. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-21 2.
... LEDs for the exact location of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you... to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the O2LED5 LED. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 2-21 2.
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...Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate ... BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to manage and update...
...Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. If there is potentially risky. Inappropriate ... BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-1 We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to manage and update...
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...the system chassis. See section 2.7.1 Rear Panel Connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Do this program. Select the Load...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
...the system chassis. See section 2.7.1 Rear Panel Connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Do this program. Select the Load...the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ...
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... Manual after selecting a CPU level. The configuration options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you installed on CPU...
... Manual after selecting a CPU level. The configuration options for this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you installed on CPU...
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... [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to the system bus and PCI bus. Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted ...can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-...
... [DDR3-2000MHz] Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you to the system bus and PCI bus. Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted ...can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU Bus frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-...
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.... Proceed with a 0.00625V interval. 3.5.14 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.80000V to 1.40000V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset... permanently. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.80000V to 2.00000V with a...
.... Proceed with a 0.00625V interval. 3.5.14 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 0.80000V to 1.40000V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset... permanently. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.80000V to 2.00000V with a...
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...software manual in realtime. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • ... detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard...
...software manual in realtime. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto Mode • ... detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard...
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... applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-9 Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up values Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you...
... applying Applies all changes made in real-time. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-9 Easy Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up values Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Click to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you...
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4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Please ignore the message and ...appears indicating auto tuning success. An error message indicating incorrect system shut down may reboot 2 to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings, including the frequency and voltage of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will ...
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Please ignore the message and ...appears indicating auto tuning success. An error message indicating incorrect system shut down may reboot 2 to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings, including the frequency and voltage of advanced cooling systems is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will ...
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... 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 to use the Turbo Key function. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-11 Chapter 4 Pick a CPU level you want to overclock to by selecting Turbo Key Profile. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also...
... 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 to use the Turbo Key function. ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series 4-11 Chapter 4 Pick a CPU level you want to overclock to by selecting Turbo Key Profile. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also...