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...ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin 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: - M4A77TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update...
...ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin 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: - M4A77TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update...
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... series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD motherboard! ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate 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 motherboard 2 x Serial...
... series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD motherboard! ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate 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 motherboard 2 x Serial...
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... button. ASUS M4A77TD 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you quick access to the Internet. Refer to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances 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. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification...
... button. ASUS M4A77TD 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you quick access to the Internet. Refer to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances 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. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification...
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... default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power...
... default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power...
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...) 6. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. CPU Socket AM3 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-21 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12...
...) 6. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. CPU Socket AM3 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-21 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12...
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... with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn...
... with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn...
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This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). This 25-pin port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 7. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS M4A77TD 1-19 LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1 2 3 45 67 14 13 12 11 10...
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). This 25-pin port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 7. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS M4A77TD 1-19 LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1 2 3 45 67 14 13 12 11 10...
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... GND M4A77TD SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A77TD 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide...
... GND M4A77TD SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A77TD 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide...
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... the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
... the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you 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 is available in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you 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 is available in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD VER...
.... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD VER...
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... the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure...
... the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure...
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To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB...
To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB...
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...options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA Port5 - When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Port4 [IDE] Configures SATA 1/2/3/4. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ASUS M4A77TD 2-9 Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
...options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA Port5 - When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Port4 [IDE] Configures SATA 1/2/3/4. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ASUS M4A77TD 2-9 Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... auto-detected BIOS information. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto...
... auto-detected BIOS information. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto...
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...] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to 1.25000V with a 0.01500V increment. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. The values range from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.25000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or...
...] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to 1.25000V with a 0.01500V increment. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. The values range from 1.10000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.25000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or...
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...[Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration...
...[Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration...
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...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 [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Primary Display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI...
...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 [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Primary Display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI...
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... display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to initialize. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device...
... display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged in. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to initialize. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device...
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...] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to be used for system suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Always Off] [Always On] [Last...
...] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to be used for system suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Always Off] [Always On] [Last...
