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xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typog

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to 

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-3Chapter 44.3.1 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and al

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. Ins

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to 

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS EPUsolution

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Inte

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 ASUS GPU BoostASUS GPU Boost allows you to overclock the integrated GPU in WIndows® environment and takes

xiM4A89GTD PRO Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Series Processor

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Ke

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-11Chapter 44.4.2 Using Turbo UnlockerSpecially-designed for AMD® 6-core and Black Edition processors, the ASUS exclusive T

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning ModeThe Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the inst

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-13Chapter 44.4.4 Using CPU Level UPCPU Level UP allows you to upgrade your CPU at no additional cost. Pick a CPU level you

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the AMD®Serial A

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-15Chapter 44.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perform

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assig

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-17Chapter 4Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID volume:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD D

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Deleting a RAID congurationTake caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-19Chapter 44.6 Creating a RAID driver disk® XP operat

xii(continued on the next page)M4A89GTD PRO Series specications summaryUSB M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 model - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at back panel) -

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows®

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 4-21Chapter 45. Browse the contents of the RAID driver txtsetup.oem. 

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 5-1Chapter 55.1.2 Before you beginFor ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card driv

5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 5 each graphi

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to insta

5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 5-5Chapter 55.2.4 Using the ATI® CATALYST® Control CenterUsing an add-on graphics card1. Install a graphics card onto your

5-6 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 51. Follow steps 1 to 3 on Using the onboard graphics card. 2. From the ATI CATALYST(R) C

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.M4A89GTD PRO Series specications summaryBack panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

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ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M4A89GTD PRO Series motherboa

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processor

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 1-3Chapter 1Auto TuningAuto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. Thi

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1MemOK!Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no more. MemOK! is th

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change

iiE5471First Edition (V1) April 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)2-362.

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-7Chapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe AMD® AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan a

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the re

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-9Chapter 25. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into th

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2M4A89GTD PRO Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Siz

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-13Chapter 2M4A89GTD PRO Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability (cont.)Vendor Part No. Si

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2M4A89GTD PRO Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Siz

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-15Chapter 2Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into a

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.3 Installing a DIMMEnsure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-17Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe t

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devi

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-19Chapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that 

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2 x16 graphics card t

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-21Chapter 22.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y

ivContents2.8 Connectors ... 2-252.8.1 Rear panel connec

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.7 Onboard switches

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-23Chapter 22. Turbo Key II switchThis switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to enhance the system performance.• The O2L

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Core Unlocker switchThis switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU.• The O2LED4 LED ne

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-25Chapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. DVI-D Out po

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue L

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-27Chapter 2Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling:If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display are

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel S

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-29Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.3 Internal connectorsDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Selec

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-31Chapter 22. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA

v  ... 3-183.5.10 CPU & NB Voltage Mode ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IE

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-33Chapter 25. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112; USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 26. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-35Chapter 27. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interfac

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 29. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs.

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-37Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front p

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-39Chapter 22.9 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Turbo Key II LEDThe Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is turned to Enable.4. Core

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 2-41Chapter 22.10 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be s

viChapter 4: Software support4.1 Installing an operating system ... 4-14.2 Support DV

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage 

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the F

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a 

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment 

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-7Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press an

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-9Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programcomputer

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-11Chapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no device is in

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-13Chapter 33.4.2 Storage Conguration

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.3 System Information

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-15Chapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menu

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3you install on the motherboard

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-17Chapter 33.5.4 CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the <

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]           [5 CLK

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-19Chapter 3Data drive strength [Auto]DQS drive strength [Auto]

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety before relocating

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.18 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. 

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-21Chapter 33.5.22 Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SIDEPORT]Allows you to select the Internal Graphics Mode. 

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3can cause the system to ma

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-23Chapter 3Cool‘n’Quiet [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet function.[Disabled] Disables this function.ASUS C

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ECC CongurationECC Mode [Disabled]Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correc

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-25Chapter 3890GX Chipset CongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced890GX Chipset Conguration Internal G

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3FB Location [Above 4G]AMD 880 HD A

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-27Chapter 3HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller. 

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Plug And Play O/S

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-29Chapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power 

ixAbout this guideHow this guide is organizedThis gui

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3EuP Ready [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function.[Enabled] Allows BIOS to s

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-31Chapter 33.7.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature(PECI) / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware mon

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard][Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.[Standard] Sets to [Standard]

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-33Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Ent

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 31st – xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available dev

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-35Chapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item 

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the scree

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-37Chapter 33.9 Tools menuthen pre

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Prole

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series 3-39Chapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Mov