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... WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of this manual may or may be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
... WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of this manual may or may be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
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... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD...
... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD...
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... specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - button 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD...
... specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - button 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD...
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... onboard LAN controller is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 Serial ATA hard drives. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
... onboard LAN controller is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 Serial ATA hard drives. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
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... but a push of a button to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. MemOK! The technology is an instant-on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is able to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that can instantly...
... but a push of a button to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. MemOK! The technology is an instant-on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is able to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that can instantly...
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... and the card inoperable. Configuring an expansion card 1.8.3 The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that complies with PCI specifications. PCI Express x16 slot 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
... and the card inoperable. Configuring an expansion card 1.8.3 The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that complies with PCI specifications. PCI Express x16 slot 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the...
... at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the...
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...). The following screen is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest...
...). The following screen is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest...
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... Drivers menu appears. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS...
... Drivers menu appears. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS...
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... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways Press + during POST. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from a file...
... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways Press + during POST. Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from a file...
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...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn off the...
...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn off the...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields 2.2.7 Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled...
... menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields 2.2.7 Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled...
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... through them. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Setting this item to select a field. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... through them. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Setting this item to select a field. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... you to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Configures SATA 5/6. Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5 - Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Setting this item...
... you to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Configures SATA 5/6. Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5 - Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Setting this item...
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... value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] Sets the PCIe frequency. The values range from 0% to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] CPU Bus Frequency [200] PCIE Frequency Sets the CPU frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use / keys to 100% with a 3.225% increment. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] [CPU Level Up] The following item...
... value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] Sets the PCIe frequency. The values range from 0% to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] CPU Bus Frequency [200] PCIE Frequency Sets the CPU frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Use / keys to 100% with a 3.225% increment. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] [CPU Level Up] The following item...
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... to enable or disable DDR power down mode. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
... to enable or disable DDR power down mode. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
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...or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPPGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_1 slot GPP: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_2 or PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary display adapter on the PCI slot 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User...
...or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPPGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_1 slot GPP: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_2 or PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary display adapter on the PCI slot 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Selects the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User...
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...mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. 2.4.5 The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Allows you install a Plug...
...mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. 2.4.5 The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Allows you install a Plug...
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...loss. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. When this item set to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] 2.5.2 Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake...
...loss. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. When this item set to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] Suspend Mode [Auto] 2.5.2 Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake...
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... devices. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. The number of device items that appears on the screen...
... devices. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. The number of device items that appears on the screen...