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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 M4A77 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features AMD® AM3/AM2+/...12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 M4A77 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features AMD® AM3/AM2+/...12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technologies Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™...
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... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan 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...
... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan 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...
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... an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A77 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A77 1-1...features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ...
... an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A77 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A77 1-1...features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ...
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... optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio... system performance and overclocking capabilities. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing replaces the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system...
... optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONYPHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio... system performance and overclocking capabilities. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing replaces the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system...
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... for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A77 M4A77 CPU socket AM2+ 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AM3/AM2/AM2+ CPUs including AMD®...
... for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A77 M4A77 CPU socket AM2+ 2. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AM3/AM2/AM2+ CPUs including AMD®...
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...of 2) 2G(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS 1G G.SKILL F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK DS CL Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its ...DS 6-6-6-18 Heat-Sink Package Chip Brand N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black ...
...of 2) 2G(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS 1G G.SKILL F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK DS CL Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its ...DS 6-6-6-18 Heat-Sink Package Chip Brand N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black ...
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... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M4A77 M4A77 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air...
... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M4A77 M4A77 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air...