M4A89TD PRO/USB3

    • Turbo Unlocker - On Demand Real Time CPU Boost
    • Core Unlocker - Unleash True Core Performance Intelligently
    • Turbo Key II - Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance!
    • TurboV EVO - The Ultimate O.C. Processor
    • CrossFireX Support - Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
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    Specifications

    CPUAMD AM3 Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
    Supports AM3 45 nm CPU
    Supports CPU up to 140 W
    AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
    ChipsetAMD 890FX/SB850
    Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 Hz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
    * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.
    System BusUp to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
    Multi-GPU SupportSupports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
    Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual x16)
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
    2 x PCI
    StorageAMD SB850 controller :
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    JMicron® JMB361 controller :
    1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices , navy blue
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green
    LANRealtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring AI NET2
    AudioRealtek® ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    Audio Feature :
    - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
    - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC 
    - ASUS Noise Filter
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    IEEE 1394VIA® 6315N controller
    2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
    (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
    USB PortsBuilt-in Controller :
    12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
    Built-in Controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
    Overclocking FeaturesOverclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    Special FeaturesASUS Xtreme Design :
    ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO :
    - Turbo Unlocker
    - Auto Tuning
    - TurboV
    - CPU Level Up
    ASUS Hybrid Switch :
    - Core Unlocker
    - Turbo Key II
    ASUS Power Design :
    - 6 +2 Phase Power Design
    - ASUS EPU
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - MemOK!
    - Express Gate
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS O.C. Profile
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
    Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
    1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
    1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0
    6 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio jack(s)
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    Internal I/O Ports3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x IDE connector(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 1 x 3 -pin)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s)
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)
    1 x Turbo Key II switch(es)
    AccessoriesUser's manual
    ASUS Q-Shield
    1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable(s)
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) *1
    BIOS16 Mb Flash ROM , SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    ManageabilityWfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
    Support DiscDrivers
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    ASUS Update
    ASUS Utilities
    Form FactorATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
    Note*1: USB, System panel; Retail version only.

    CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features

    AMD® AM3 Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors

    This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 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.

    CrossFireX Support

    Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
    ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

    AMD® 890FX

    AMD® 890FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®’s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.




    PCIe 2.0 support

    Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
    This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

    Next-gen Technology

    True USB 3.0

    Realize the True Future!! - TRUE USB 3.0 Support!
    Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

    Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s support

    The AMD® SB850 Southbridge natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

    Memory Features

    Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 support

    The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

    Hybrid Switch

    Core Unlocker

    Unleash True Core Performance Intelligently
    ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU—with just a simply switch. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.

    Turbo Key II

    Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance!
    Enjoy superb performance by auto-tuning your processor to an extreme yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities.

    Hybrid Processor

    TurboV EVO

    The Ultimate O.C. Processor
    The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover, upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP!

    Auto Tuning

    Auto System Level Up
    Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

    Turbo Key

    Touch-n-Boost!
    ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button.

    Turbo Unlocker

    On Demand Real Time CPU Boost
    Turbo Unlocker is the next evolution of an exclusive ASUS performance boost feature. All it takes is one click in the TurboV EVO interface and Turbo Unlocker automatically and dynamically adjusts each core frequency to speed up performance based on actual system load. Turbo Unlocker gets you in touch with more performance exactly when you need it.


    CPU Level UP

    Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.

    Hybrid OS

    Express Gate

    0 to Internet in Seconds!
    Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.

    ASUS Xtreme Phase

    ASUS 6+2 Phase Power Design

    Longer Life & Higher Efficiency!
    Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.

    ASUS Exclusive Features

    MemOK!

    Any Memory is A-OK!
    MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

    EPU

    System Level Energy Saving
    The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time–helping save power and money!


    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

    Fanless Design - Heat pipe solution

    The ASUS heat pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heat pipe design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat pipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

    Fan Xpert

    Active Quiet & Cool
    ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

    ASUS EZ DIY

    EZ Flash2

    Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
    EZ Flash is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the pre-defined hotkey to launch this tool and update BIOS from a floppy disk before entering the OS.

    O.C. Profile

    Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
    Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

    CrashFree BIOS 3

    Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
    The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

    ASUS Q-Connector

    ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections

    Industry Standard

    8 Channel Audio Codec

    Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
    The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology.

    DTS

    DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
    DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, “Bass enhancement” provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and “Voice clarification” provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.

    S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port

    This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

    Noise Filter

    Eliminate background noise while recording
    This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

    RoHS

    GreenASUS

    The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

    Accessories

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