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ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3
AMD 890GX integrated-graphics desktop board with SB850 SATA 6 Gb/s, DDR3 and the model-specific USB 3.0 implementation. This record is for the PRO/USB3 variant.
IDENTIFICATION: Confirm the full model name, printed PCB revision and firmware identifier on the physical board. Variants with similar names may differ in CPU support, BIOS, memory and connectors.
Specifications
| Catalog subcategory | AMD Socket platforms |
|---|---|
| Exact board / model | ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 |
| Era / platform | Socket AM3 / AMD 890GX + SB850, 2010 |
| CPU and socket | Socket AM3 AMD processors qualified by ASUS for this exact board; use the CPU table for model and BIOS requirements. |
| Chipset / controller | AMD 890GX/SB850 with integrated ATI Radeon HD 4290 graphics. |
| Memory | Four DDR3 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 16 GB; overclocked memory rates and ECC behavior depend on configuration. |
| Form factor | ATX (305 × 244 mm) |
| Expansion and storage | Two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (x8/x8 CrossFire mode), one PCIe x4, one PCIe x1 and two PCI; six SATA 6 Gb/s, PATA and eSATA. USB 3.0 is provided by the named model feature. |
| Firmware compatibility | Use the exact model and board revision support page. Check CPU support and minimum BIOS before fitting a processor; do not flash firmware intended for a similarly named board. |
Compatibility and revision notes
The USB3 and non-USB3 M4A89GTD variants have distinct documentation. Confirm the full silk-screened model name, BIOS and CPU table; Socket AM3 fit alone is not validation.
Before installation, check the manufacturer’s model-specific CPU support table and manual. Verify the power supply, cooler, chassis clearance, memory population rules and any shared PCIe or SATA lanes for the intended configuration.
Preservation and repair
Verify the USB 3.0 header/card arrangement against the manual. Preserve the BIOS profile and check integrated-video outputs and chipset cooling before archival testing.
For an archive record, photograph PCB labels before cleaning and note serial/date codes, firmware, accessories, known faults, repairs and test conditions. Use ESD-safe handling; do not energize a board with loose conductive hardware beneath it.
Sources & further reading
- ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 manuals and supportOfficial model support and manuals for the PRO/USB3 board.
- ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 CPU support listProcessor qualifications and model-specific BIOS starting versions.
Primary manufacturer documentation is the compatibility authority. Match the cited support table and manual to the exact model and PCB revision; do not transfer firmware or CPU claims between near-name variants.