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....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 Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
....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 Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode...240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode...240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
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...which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate connection, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. Five seconds after powering...instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ...
...which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate connection, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. Five seconds after powering...instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ...
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...65533;m��o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip... not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total...
...65533;m��o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip... not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total...
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... 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND 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...
... 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND 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...
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...and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11... DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, ...
...and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11... DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, ...
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... allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions 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 Provider (ISP). • This utility...
... allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions 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 Provider (ISP). • This utility...
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... the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Always update the utility to avail all...
... the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Always update the utility to avail all...
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... items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. 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 ...the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. 2.2.4 Menu items The...
... items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. 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 ...the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. 2.2.4 Menu items The...
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...Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-21 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing ...history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the...
...Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-21 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing ...history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the...
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...you made to the Setup program. Select OK to load default values. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before... saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 2.8 Exit menu The...
...you made to the Setup program. Select OK to load default values. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before... saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 2.8 Exit menu The...