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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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...yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the ...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. ...
...yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the ...supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. ...
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...Optical S/PDIF out port at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating ...system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - M4A77...
...Optical S/PDIF out port at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating ...system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - M4A77...
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M4A77 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x...connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O ...shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM ...
M4A77 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x...connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O ...shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM ...
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...Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A77 1-3 Five seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that gives you to the Internet. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an instant...-on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that ...
...Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A77 1-3 Five seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that gives you to the Internet. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an instant...-on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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.... eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo...
.... eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo...
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... COM LPT USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS482 1 Realtek RTL8112L PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 M4A77 PCI1 AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA SPDIF_OUT VT1818S AAFP PANEL PCI2 SB_PWR SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 6... 1-5 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-27 SPDIF_OUT) ASUS M4A77 1-7 AMD CPU socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4....
... COM LPT USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS482 1 Realtek RTL8112L PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 M4A77 PCI1 AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA SPDIF_OUT VT1818S AAFP PANEL PCI2 SB_PWR SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 6... 1-5 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-26 USB1112) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-27 SPDIF_OUT) ASUS M4A77 1-7 AMD CPU socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4....
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... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
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...You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the...then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A77 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
...You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the...then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4A77 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
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...you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could ... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 M4A77 M4A77 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set the ...
...you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could ... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 M4A77 M4A77 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set the ...
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...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A77 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A77 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the ... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A77 1-25
...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A77 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A77 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the ... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A77 1-25
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...audio-compliant pin definition M4A77 Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector....Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77 SPDIF_OUT M4A77 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS M4A77 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback ...
...audio-compliant pin definition M4A77 Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector....Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77 SPDIF_OUT M4A77 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS M4A77 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback ...
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... tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS M4A77 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet...
... tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS M4A77 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet...
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... EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77 VER: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 09/30/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update utility...
... EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77 VER: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 09/30/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update utility...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A77 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4A77 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to...
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... screens in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure optimum...
... screens in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure optimum...
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... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Mon...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A77 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items ...
... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Mon...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A77 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items ...
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...] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 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 :... means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
...] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 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 :... means that is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
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.../Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A77 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through... Select Item +- Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if...
.../Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. ASUS M4A77 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through... Select Item +- Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if...
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...] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press to [IDE]. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables...
...] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to use SATA 5~6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press to [IDE]. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables...