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... Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to support.asus.com for easy data backup to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 It supports file downloading to ensure longer component lifespan. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash ...drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment ...
... Refer to integrated memory/HT controller. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to support.asus.com for easy data backup to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 It supports file downloading to ensure longer component lifespan. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash ...drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment ...
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... settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. After the easy setup, Turbo...
... settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. After the easy setup, Turbo...
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M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ... back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn...
M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ... back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn...
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...pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot ...
...pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot ...
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... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done... an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to prevent system...
... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done... an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to prevent system...
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... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Completed. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! You can cause system boot failure! When the BIOS file is an auto recovery... utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the optical drive or USB port. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2/3/5/6 ...
... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Completed. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! You can cause system boot failure! When the BIOS file is an auto recovery... utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the optical drive or USB port. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2/3/5/6 ...
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...2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. To select an item on the menu bar, press the...
...2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. To select an item on the menu bar, press the...
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... differ. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ...screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 To change the value of options. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is user- configurable, you can change the value of a field, ...
... differ. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ...screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-7 To change the value of options. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is user- configurable, you can change the value of a field, ...
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... overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 ESATA SATA5 SATA6...
... overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 ESATA SATA5 SATA6...
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...: [Min.=100], [Max.=150] The following items only appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test...
...: [Min.=100], [Max.=150] The following items only appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test...
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...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 select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options:...and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [...
...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 select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options:...and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [...
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... On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. 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 system suspend. APM Configuration HW...
... On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. 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 system suspend. APM Configuration HW...
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... device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and...
... device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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...a user password. Select an item then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and ...
...a user password. Select an item then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run... ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and ...
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... Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard the selections you made to the BIOS items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you select...
... Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard the selections you made to the BIOS items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you select...