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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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... if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the latest Memory...Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports Front Panel Retasking Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 770 / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
... if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for the latest Memory...Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports Front Panel Retasking Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 770 / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
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... *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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... ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) supports: -
... *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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... ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) supports: -
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...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard ... up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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...
...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard ... up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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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...-speed data retrieval and save. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and... are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus...
...-speed data retrieval and save. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and... are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus...
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...with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 ...The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
...with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 ...The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A77TD PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4A77TD PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... 30.5cm(12.0in) SPDIF_O 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 SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC...) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. 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
... 30.5cm(12.0in) SPDIF_O 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 SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC...) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. 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
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... CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO CPU Socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle...
... CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO CPU Socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle...
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... it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
... it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
.... 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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
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... varying memory sizes in ��g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - 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 NO. 3072MB(kit...
... varying memory sizes in ��g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - 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 NO. 3072MB(kit...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL AD31333001GOU AD31333002GOU 78.01GC6.9L0 78.A1GC6.9L1...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL AD31333001GOU AD31333002GOU 78.01GC6.9L0 78.A1GC6.9L1...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 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/...
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 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/...
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... components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots...
... components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots...
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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing...
... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing...
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... in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19
... in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19
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... 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. 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 PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21
... 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. 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 PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21
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... 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. 2. M4A77TD PRO PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.... M4A77TD PRO IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA ...
... 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. 2. M4A77TD PRO PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.... M4A77TD PRO IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA ...