Exclusive Technology to Unlock Latent AMD CPU Cores
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO Series Motherboards Feature Hybrid Switch that Activates up to Four Cores for an Instant Performance Upgrade
Incorporating the latest AMD 890GX chipset with an advanced AMD graphics core, the M4A89GTD PRO Series also supports both ATI CrossFireX and Hybrid CrossFireX technologies. Combined with advanced rendering from the DX10.1 graphics API, the series offers spectacular visual output. The M4A89GTD PRO Series is the first motherboard to natively support next-generation SATA 6Gb/s throughput from its SB 850 chipset. It also includes two external USB 3.0 ports for ten times faster downloads, data backups or sharing of content. Additionally, as part of the Xtreme Design line-up, the M4A89GTD PRO Series delivers exceptional reliability, safety and performance.
A Simple Way to Boost Performance with Core Unlocker
Equipped with an exclusive Core Unlocker feature, the M4A89GTD PRO Series allows users to enjoy an instant performance boost by simply turning on a switch on the motherboard. Doing so activates the latent AMD CPU cores and maximizes processing to triple- or quad-core for extreme performance—especially useful for supporting multitasking or intensive processing. By increasing the processing cores, users can also achieve up to 103% better overclocking performance.
Automatic Tuning to Optimize Core Processing
Users can turn up the system performance by using Turbo Key II to auto-tune the system to an extreme yet stable state. To unleash extra processing capabilities, users simply need to turn on the dedicated Turbo Key II switch on the motherboard to activate intelligent optimization.
Instant Graphics Acceleration with Integrated GPU Boost Tool
The M4A89GTD PRO Series includes a GPU Boost tool that instantly overclocks the integrated GPU in real time to deliver high-definition images at smooth frame rates. Its user-friendly interface also facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments for more control over graphics optimization. Additionally, GPU Boost has the ability to store and load overclocking profiles.
Faster than Ever with Next Generation SATA 6Gb/s and USB3.0 Support
The M4A89GTD PRO Series natively supports next-generation SATA 6Gb/s transfers, for twice the throughput of the previous SATA 2 specification, to accelerate the transmission of rich content and multimedia files. SATA 6Gb/s is also backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s hard drives. Additionally, with USB 3.0 support, the M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 delivers up to ten times the data rate of the previous USB 2.0 standard—for faster data transfers from external digital devices. Users can now save a 25GB HD movie or a 4MB song in less than 70 seconds or 0.01 seconds respectively.

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® 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.
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
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
Instant iGPU Level Up!
Auto System 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
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
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
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*
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
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.
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
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.| 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) |
| 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 |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x24.4 cm ) |
| 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 Tweaker 3 - 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) |
| 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 |