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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! M4A89GTD Series brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!
AMD® 890GX
AMD® 890GX 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.
VGA Output Support
HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
DVI Support
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB.
Next-gen Technology
True USB 3.0 Support
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.
True SATA 6Gb/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.)/1333/ 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/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 to 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!
GPU Boost
Instant iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.
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 8+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
ASUS 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.
Power eSATA
The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing users to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source*
*Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external SATA device. The cable is purchased separately*
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
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.
High Definition Audio
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 that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and 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.
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CPU
AMD Socket AM3 ;Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU
Chipset
AMD 890GX/SB850
System Bus
Up to 5200 MT/s ; HyperTransport™ 3.0
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture *Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. **Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 support ATI CrossFireX™ technology(@dual x8 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI
VGA
Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4290 GPU Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 2560x1440 @75Hz Support H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, DirectX10.1 and OpenGL2.0 Support Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 Max. UMA Memory Size: 512 MB 128MB DDR3 1333 sideport memory support Hybrid CrossFireX support
Storage
SB850 Chipset 6 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,5,10 JMicron® JMB361 PATA and SATA controller 1 xUltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices 1 xExternal Power eSATA 3.0Gb/s port
LAN
Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Audio
ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Support 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter
IEEE 1394
VIA® 6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a port(s) (1 at mid-board; 1 at back panel)
USB
12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features
ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor -- TurboV EVO - Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch - Core Unlocker - Turbo Key II ASUS Hybrid OS -- Express Gate ASUS Power Solutions - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Percision Twerker 3 - Multi-language BIOS
Overclocking Features
Precision Tweaker3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU NB voltage at 0.003125V increment - vCPU PLL: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - vHT bus: Adjustable PCH voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable CPU_PLL voltage at 0.00625V increment - iChipset: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.00625V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 8 -Channel Audio I/O 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x Power eSATA 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports
Internal I/O Connectors
4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Core Unlocker Switch 1 x Turbo Key II Switch 1 x MemOK! Button Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel
BIOS
16 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
Manageability
WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
Accessories
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x VGA Switch card 2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only) User's manual
Support Disc
Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x24.4 cm )
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PC Stats Review: ASUS integrates the 890GX and SB850 into an ATX motherboard with enough features and versatility for a powerful gaming rig or a simple graphics-integrated HTPC/Media PC.
Vortez Review: The ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 is an exceptional motherboard.
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The M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 really does appeal to all crowds. It has integrated video for those that don't need super high-end graphics, but at the same time it has the ability to run dual video cards for the people that are into serious gaming.
The Asus M4A89GTD PRO has scored very highly in our tests, representing competitive performance across the board (pun not intended). Despite being an integrated graphics solution it has also presented itself as the potential basis of a performance orientated system and a logical successor to the pre
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Finally, while we focused a lot on chipset features and performance, the Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 proved to be an excellent board and is likely the best AM3 product we have had the pleasure of working with.
If you are looking for a great board with plenty of features for a new build or are considering upgrading to the latest and greatest technology, definitely look to the new AMD 890GX / SB850 chipset and if you are wanting a killer board with that chipset you would not go wrong with, the ASUS M4A89GTD
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Sleek and brilliant motherboard. not going for am3+, and i got a high quaility board for $120 on a big sale. no failiures yet, and running fresh.
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I used this mobo for my step-brother build and it works like a charm with the x4 955. No need to buy a video card since he will only use Ms Office and surf the web.
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The first board I picked up got returned the next day because it didn't work out of the box. The second started dying 2 months in. Tried to RMA back to ASUS but they expected me to fork over more cash AND go without a working computer for a MONTH. Will be trashing this and buying a Gigabyte board. Screw you ASUS!
I had to replace an MSI mobo with this one about 2 days ago.
I have to say I'm never going to be using MSI again. This board is so much more better than my previous one. The pricing is absolutely great. The sata cables that come with the board are better looking too. Would purchase this again if had to.
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I can not for the life of me, get the second video output to work. my computer skills {excellent} but i can't seem to find anyway in the bios to enable the second {DVI-I} output. only have VGA. I do not have any video graphics cards installed, tried ever combination of bios imaginable... nadda. So any {Superior} tech guys want to jump in and advise, please do's. Software does not autodetect, bios only say single display:
Great board with solid looking specs. Setup we pretty simple and the chipset seems to be running at proper speeds. Hooked up a sata3 ssd and it maxed out the Windows Experience index.
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I am not into overclocking, I wanted a motherboard that is good quality. This motherboard will give me everything I am interested in: easy to work with replacing/upgrading components, easy to flash the BIOS, well labelled for building.
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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.
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
AMD® 890GX 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.
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB.
Realize the True Future!! - TRUE USB 3.0 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.
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/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.
Unleash True Core Performance Intelligently
Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance!
The Ultimate O.C. Processor
Auto System Level Up
Instant iGPU 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.
0 to Internet in Seconds!
Longer Life & Higher Efficiency!
Any Memory is A-OK!
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!
Active Quiet & Cool
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing users to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source* 
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
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
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and 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. 
Eliminate background noise while recording
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.
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