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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals ... product on it may become wet. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals ... product on it may become wet. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer...
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... 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: - xi M4A77TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual...
... 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: - xi M4A77TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual...
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... detects the cable connection immediately after you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 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 system... hangs due to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS...
... detects the cable connection immediately after you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 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 system... hangs due to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS...
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...24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 10. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 ...12.0in) AUDIO ICS 9LPRS485 AMD® 770 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 M4A77TD AMD® SB710 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 8Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 6 VIA VT1708S PCI3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 AAFP SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB1112 ...
...24 1-25 1-18 1-5 1-26 1-26 ASUS M4A77TD 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 10. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 ...12.0in) AUDIO ICS 9LPRS485 AMD® 770 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 M4A77TD AMD® SB710 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 8Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 6 VIA VT1708S PCI3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 AAFP SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB78 USB1112 ...
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...card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ ...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion 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 they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
...card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ ...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion 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 they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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... 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot ...the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when...
... 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot ...the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when...
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... ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. If you install Serial ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M4A77TD SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 ... GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND M4A77TD SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack...
... ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 3. If you install Serial ... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M4A77TD SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 ... GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND M4A77TD SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted ...hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A77TD IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A77TD System panel connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4.
... The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted ...hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A77TD IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A77TD System panel connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 4.
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... additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a... Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A77TD HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4A77TD Front panel audio connector Legacy ...
... additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a... Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A77TD HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4A77TD Front panel audio connector Legacy ...
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... that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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...list, select either of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or... click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from a file, then click Next. b. c....
...list, select either of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or... click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from a file, then click Next. b. c....
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... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system...
... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system...
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...BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. 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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77TD.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may ...
...BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. 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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77TD.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may ...
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... this motherboard. We recommend that you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to guide you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A77TD 2-5
... this motherboard. We recommend that you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to guide you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. ASUS M4A77TD 2-5
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... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation...For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 07/31...
... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation...For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 07/31...
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.... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2... Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 NOTE: If an invalid ratio is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields ...
.... Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2... Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 NOTE: If an invalid ratio is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields ...
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..., giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART.... 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then ...
..., giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART.... 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then ...
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... values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 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. ...
... values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 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. ...
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...] TWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. DRAM Frequency...
...] TWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. DRAM Frequency...
