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... 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 ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport... less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD PRO motherboard!
... 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 ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport... less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD PRO motherboard!
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... power design which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to ensure longer component lifespan. This series also features ...source codes. Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. Five seconds after...
... power design which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to ensure longer component lifespan. This series also features ...source codes. Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for high-speed data retrieval and save. Five seconds after...
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The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up..., in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord.
The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5 This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up..., in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord.
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...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...CPU Socket AM3 4. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-...
...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...CPU Socket AM3 4. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-...
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 You can occur if you fail 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side...
... to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 You can occur if you fail 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side...
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... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits...
... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13
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... both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15
... both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15
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.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17
.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17
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... other audio sources. 8. Refer to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 7. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 Rear Speaker Out port (black). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). 1.10 1.10...
... other audio sources. 8. Refer to the side speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 7. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 Rear Speaker Out port (black). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). 1.10 1.10...
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...you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to ...install additional devices. 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 1 M4A77TD PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND...
...you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to ...install additional devices. 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 1 M4A77TD PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND...
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... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [...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 ...
... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-23 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [...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 ...
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... any of the system chassis. CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO Internal audio connector ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-25 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...
... any of the system chassis. CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO Internal audio connector ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-25 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...
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... matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A77TD PRO GND CPU FAN PWR CPU 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Power, CPU, and chassis ...
... matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A77TD PRO GND CPU FAN PWR CPU 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Power, CPU, and chassis ...
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...Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through... need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
...Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through... need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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..., download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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: ...BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically ...
..., download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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: ...BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-3 Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically ...
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...as possible. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 Even if you are not prompted to turn the system off then back on your BIOS. The SPI chip on the system chassis. • ... (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security...
...as possible. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-5 Even if you are not prompted to turn the system off then back on your BIOS. The SPI chip on the system chassis. • ... (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu 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 values for the menu items. If an item is a brief...
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu 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 values for the menu items. If an item is a brief...
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... use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this item is set the OnChip SATA type. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item to display the submenu. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from...
... use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this item is set the OnChip SATA type. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item to display the submenu. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from...
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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 Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. If this item is set to 2.20500V with...
...] 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. If this item is set to 2.20500V with...