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...CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Blu-ray disc audio layer Content Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF... DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations VT1818S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - M4A77 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2;
...CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Blu-ray disc audio layer Content Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF... DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations VT1818S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - M4A77 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2;
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...™ II / Sempron™ 100 series (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
...™ II / Sempron™ 100 series (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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... external home theater audio systems via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and ... motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD® 770 Chipset The AMD® 770 Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI...
... external home theater audio systems via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and ... motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD® 770 Chipset The AMD® 770 Chipset is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI...
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...pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-27 SPDIF_OUT) ASUS M4A77 1-7 DDR2 DIMM sockets 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 10. Onboard LED 6. System panel connector (20...19 9. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Page 1-22 1-8 1-28 1-11 1-5 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 7. AMD CPU socket 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.4cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN SPDIF_O SOCKET AM2+ DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...
...pin PRI_IDE) Page 1-23 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-27 SPDIF_OUT) ASUS M4A77 1-7 DDR2 DIMM sockets 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 10. Onboard LED 6. System panel connector (20...19 9. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Page 1-22 1-8 1-28 1-11 1-5 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 7. AMD CPU socket 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.4cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN SPDIF_O SOCKET AM2+ DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AM3/AM2/AM2+ CPUs including AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II/ Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. M4A77 M4A77 CPU socket AM2+ 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to unlock the... until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AM3/AM2/AM2+ CPUs including AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II/ Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. M4A77 M4A77 CPU socket AM2+ 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to unlock the... until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100...
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... module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should...
... module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should...
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... help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to...
... help At the top right corner of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Disabled Able to...
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... Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A77 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking...
... Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A77 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking...
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...] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enhanced. Use the...
...] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enhanced. Use the...