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It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm ... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
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... USB drives. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion...
... USB drives. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be no more confusion...
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... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with the component. • Before you... the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5
... damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with the component. • Before you... the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5
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... 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 14. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 6. USB connectors... CPU_FAN ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS485 SATA1 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA5 SATA6 PCIEX16_1 M4A77TD PRO 14 AMD® PCI1 SB710 Super I/O PCI2 6 PRI_IDE 7 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16_2 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3...
... 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 14. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 6. USB connectors... CPU_FAN ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS485 SATA1 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA5 SATA6 PCIEX16_1 M4A77TD PRO 14 AMD® PCI1 SB710 Super I/O PCI2 6 PRI_IDE 7 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16_2 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3...
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ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to ... for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M4A77TD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to ... for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M4A77TD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this...
3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB...
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ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/...; C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install...
.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install...
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.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Line Out port (lime). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. 10. This port connects to the...
.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Line Out port (lime). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. 10. This port connects to the...
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... A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A77TD PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are ...
... A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A77TD PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are ...
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... RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A77TD PRO SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A77TD PRO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you... 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. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23
... RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A77TD PRO SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A77TD PRO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you... 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. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23
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... audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO Internal audio connector ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 ... 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. USB78 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M4A77TD PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...
... audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO Internal audio connector ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 ... 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. USB78 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M4A77TD PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...
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...CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A77TD PRO GND CPU FAN PWR ... FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A77TD PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-27 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors....
...CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A77TD PRO GND CPU FAN PWR ... FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A77TD PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-27 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors....
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... 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 restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this... utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...
... 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 restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this... utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...
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...8226; Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 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. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically... 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter...
...8226; Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 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. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically... 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter...
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... security password feature or change the configuration of the following procedures: • Restart using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 For example, you always shut down the system properly from the available options using the OS standard shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press...
... security password feature or change the configuration of the following procedures: • Restart using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 For example, you always shut down the system properly from the available options using the OS standard shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press...
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... press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is user- You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7
... press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is user- You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you can be detected. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you can be detected. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TRFC0/TRFC1 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] TREF [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-11 CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Use the / keys to 2.20500V with a 0.01500V increment. If this item is set to [Auto...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TRFC0/TRFC1 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] TREF [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-11 CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Use the / keys to 2.20500V with a 0.01500V increment. If this item is set to [Auto...