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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 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports ..., 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 version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.6 cm x 21.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
M4A77 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports ..., 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 version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.6 cm x 21.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
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... card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding... or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding... or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. The following screen is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A77 1-29 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. ...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. The following screen is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A77 1-29 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. ...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
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... the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From... the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers...
... the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. From... the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers...
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... value of options. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...
... value of options. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...
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... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with AHCI driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [AHCI], SATA 5~6 can only be used under OS with LBA...
... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with AHCI driver installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [AHCI], SATA 5~6 can only be used under OS with LBA...
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... is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU prefetching. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
... is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU prefetching. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...