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... PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) supports: - xi PCIe frequency...
... PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) supports: - xi PCIe frequency...
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... to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data backup to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio...
... to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data backup to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio...
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... the cable connection immediately after you to personalize your system. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
... the cable connection immediately after you to personalize your system. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
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CPU Socket AM3 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 14. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-18 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-25 1-26 1-17 ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-7 Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. Optical drive audio-in connector (4-pin CD) 1-5 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB56 ATX12V 3 22.4cm(8.8in) 4 1 PWR_FAN COM1 LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3...
CPU Socket AM3 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 14. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-18 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-25 1-26 1-17 ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-7 Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. Optical drive audio-in connector (4-pin CD) 1-5 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB56 ATX12V 3 22.4cm(8.8in) 4 1 PWR_FAN COM1 LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3...
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... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings...
... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings...
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... speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
... speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
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.../s specification. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. 3. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard...
.../s specification. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. 3. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard...
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... 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. 7. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD PRO SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...
... 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. 7. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD PRO SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...
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... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
... Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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... system boot failure! EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file...
... system boot failure! EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file...
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... A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7
... A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7
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... to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. 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). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools...
... to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. 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). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools...
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...ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you to set to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Setting this item to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
...ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you to set to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Setting this item to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
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... Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following items only appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field...
... Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following items only appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field...
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... 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. DCT0/1: Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] RX780 Voltage [Auto] Sets the RX780 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] SB Voltage [Auto] Sets the southbridge voltage. The driver...
... 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. DCT0/1: Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] RX780 Voltage [Auto] Sets the RX780 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] SB Voltage [Auto] Sets the southbridge voltage. The driver...
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... select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP...
... select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP...
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...that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-15...
...that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-15...
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...] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for system suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power...
...] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for system suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power...
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...for option ROM. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. When this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled...
...for option ROM. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. When this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled...