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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System...
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xi M4A77TD 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...
xi M4A77TD 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...
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... cable connection immediately after you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed...
... cable connection immediately after you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the...RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to...
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... that you to avail all its features. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either of...
... that you to avail all its features. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either of...
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... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD-PRO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility...
... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD-PRO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility...
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...! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Insert the support DVD or the...
...! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Insert the support DVD or the...
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... becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your data or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. Even if... the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 This requires you to configure your system using this utility. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record...
... becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your data or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. Even if... the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 This requires you to configure your system using this utility. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record...
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... the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version... items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the.../ arrow keys or / keys 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...
... the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version... items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the.../ arrow keys or / keys 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...
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... [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function...
... [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function...
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Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password, follow the...
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password, follow the...