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Asus M4A89TD PRO/USB3 User Manual

Asus M4A89TD PRO/USB3
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Motherboard
M4A89TD
PRO Series
M4A89TD PRO/USB3
M4A89TD PRO

Table of Contents

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Asus M4A89TD PRO/USB3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketAM3
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Max Memory16GB
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory StandardDDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066
PCI Express x16 Slots2
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots2
USB 3.0 Ports2
SATA 6Gb/s6
SATA 3Gb/s0
Audio8-Channel HD Audio
USB 2.012
ChipsetAMD 890FX
LANGigabit Ethernet
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 10

Summary

Notices

Compliance Statements

Important compliance statements from FCC, Canadian Dept. of Communications, and REACH.

Safety Information

Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for electrical and operational safety when handling the motherboard.

Specifications Summary

M4A89TD PRO Series Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Product Introduction

Welcome!

Welcome to the ASUS M4A89TD PRO Series Motherboard.

Package Contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Special Features

Highlights key features of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, and technologies.

Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Essential precautions to take before installing hardware components.

Motherboard Overview

Description of the motherboard layout and its main components.

CPU Installation and Heatsink

Detailed steps for installing the CPU and its heatsink.

System Memory

Guidance on installing and configuring DDR3 DIMM memory modules.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCI and PCI Express slots for add-on cards.

Onboard Switches

Explanation of switches on the motherboard for system tuning.

Connectors

Identification and usage of rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.

Onboard LEDs

Description of onboard LEDs indicating system status and POST.

System Startup and Shutdown

Instructions for first-time startup and turning off the computer.

BIOS Setup

Knowing BIOS

Overview of the BIOS, its functions, and when to modify settings.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating the motherboard BIOS safely.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Guide to navigating the BIOS setup utility interface.

Main Menu and Storage Configuration

BIOS Main menu overview and SATA device configuration.

Ai Tweaker Menu

Settings for overclocking, CPU, and DRAM parameters.

Advanced Menu

Configuration options for CPU, Chipset, and onboard devices.

Power Menu

Advanced Power Management (APM) settings and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu

Options for configuring boot device priority and sequence.

Tools Menu

Access to special utilities like EZ Flash, Express Gate, and O.C. Profile.

Exit Menu

Options for saving changes, loading defaults, and exiting BIOS.

Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Guidance on OS installation and compatibility with motherboard hardware.

Support DVD Information

Details on drivers, utilities, and software available on the support DVD.

Software Information

Overview of ASUS utilities for system monitoring and tuning.

ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO

Tools for overclocking CPU, memory, and system performance.

RAID Configurations

Explanation of RAID levels and setup procedures.

Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Steps to create a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Support

ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

Instructions for installing and enabling ATI CrossFireX for multi-GPU configurations.

ASUS Contact Information

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS technical support worldwide.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Product compliance statement with FCC rules and EU directives.

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