Asus AMD 870 Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard (M4A87TD EVO)
2 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI, 2 x USB 3.0, 6 x SATA 3.0, eSATA, Firewire, Optical Audio
NIVO#: 24971Mnf.#: M4A87TD EVO
Warranty: 3 years
Availability  discontinued
Overview & Features top

Asus AMD 870 Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard (M4A87TD EVO)

  • Turbo Unlocker - On Demand Real Time CPU Boost
  • Core Unlocker - Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance
  • TurboV EVO - The Ultimate O.C. Processor
  • AMD 45nm six-core CPU Support
  • AMD 140W CPU Support
  • 8+1 Phase Power Design
  • USB 3.0 onboard.

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.

AMD® 870

AMD 870 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and 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

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

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.

Core Unlocker

Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance
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.

ATi CrossFireX™ Ready

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 anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

8+1 Phase Power Design

To fully unleash the AM3 CPU´s potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to integrated memory/HT controller.

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.

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.

TurboV EVO

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!

Turbo Unlocker

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.

Auto Tuning

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.

Express Gate

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

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!

Up to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Stack Cool 3

Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB
Stack Cool 3 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making temperatures cooler by up to 20°C.

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust the CPU 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.

EZ Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

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.

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.

Q-Connector

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Specification top
General
Processor Socket
Socket AM3
Form Factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD 870
South Bridge
SB850
Supported Processors
AMD Athlon II X2/X3/X4
AMD Phenom II X2/X3/X4/X6
AMD Sempron
Interconnect Speed (HT/QPI)
5.2 GT/s
 
Memory
Memory Channels
Dual
Memory Type
DDR3
Memory Slots
4
Memory Bandwidth
1066
1333
1600
2000(O.C.)
Max System Memory
16 GB
ECC Support
-
 
Rear Panel Connectors
USB 2.0
6
USB 3.0
2
D-Sub (VGA)
-
DVI
-
HDMI
-
eSATA
1
LAN (RJ45)
1
Firewire Ports
1 x (IEEE1394a)
S/PDIF Ports
Optical
PS/2 Mouse
Yes
PS/2 Keyboard
Yes
 
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16/x8/x4
2
PCI Express x16 2.0 Compliant
Yes
PCI Express x1
1
PCI
3
AGP
-
 
Graphics System
Integrated Video
-
Multi-GPU Support
-
 
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers
24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector
1
4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
1
System/Chassis FAN Headers
1
Power FAN Connector
1
CPU FAN Connector
1
S/PDIF Header
1
USB Headers
3
IEEE 1394 Header
1
Front panel audio header
1
 
Networking
Wired LAN
Gigabit (10/100/1000 MB/s)
 
Storage System
SATA Ports
-
SATA 3.0 Ports
6
IDE Ports
1
RAID 
0/1/5/1+0
 
Audio
Integrated Audio
Yes
Audio Chip
VIA VT1828
Channels
8
 
Dimensions
Width
224 mm
Length
305 mm
 
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