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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
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... not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. If this equipment. DO...
... not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. If this equipment. DO...
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...• DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your motherboard) and is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your area. Safety information Electrical safety •... the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vii If possible, disconnect all...
...• DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your motherboard) and is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your area. Safety information Electrical safety •... the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vii If possible, disconnect all...
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... chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing ...the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the...
... chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing ...the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the...
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...Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD 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! 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 motherboard! This motherboard... HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
...Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD 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! 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 motherboard! This motherboard... HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
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... Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which makes it an ideal memory solution. DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that radically improves system efficiency for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: ... to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for DDR3. The dual-channel...
... Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which makes it an ideal memory solution. DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that radically improves system efficiency for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: ... to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for DDR3. The dual-channel...
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... downloading to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on... the bus bandwidth for Express Gate source codes. 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 your computer, you quick access to USB drives...
... downloading to the Internet. ASUS M4A77TD 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on... the bus bandwidth for Express Gate source codes. 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 your computer, you quick access to USB drives...
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... immediately after you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the...
... immediately after you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the...
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... Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ...motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. M4A77TD SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD...
... Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ...motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. M4A77TD SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD...
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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! M4A77TD 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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! M4A77TD 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...(10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 CPU Socket AM3 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-8 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-21 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 SPDIF_O ATX12V 4 1 CHA_FAN DDR3...SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB1112 USB910 PANEL CLRTC 7 12 11 10 9 8 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2.
...(10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 CPU Socket AM3 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-8 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-21 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 SPDIF_O ATX12V 4 1 CHA_FAN DDR3...SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB1112 USB910 PANEL CLRTC 7 12 11 10 9 8 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2.
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... a 90°-100° angle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A77TD M4A77TD CPU socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins... the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
... a 90°-100° angle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A77TD M4A77TD CPU socket AM3 2. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins... the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
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... the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. ASUS M4A77TD 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. M4A77TD CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
... the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. ASUS M4A77TD 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. M4A77TD CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
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.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits ...
.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits ...
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... DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD M4A77TD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four...
... DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD M4A77TD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Ensure that the retention bracket is notched differently to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four...
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...• 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a ...65533;�g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB...
...• 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a ...65533;�g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB...
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... it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips...
... it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips...
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... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards...
... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards...
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... • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE PIN1 M4A77TD NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A77TD IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal... cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following...
... • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE PIN1 M4A77TD NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A77TD IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal... cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following...