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...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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
...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 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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... 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI ...
... 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI ...
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It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. 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! This motherboard...
It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. 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! This motherboard...
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.../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 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 DDR3. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles...
.../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 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 DDR3. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles...
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...and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 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 3. A clicking sound denotes ...
...and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 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 3. A clicking sound denotes ...
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...65533;s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz ...capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized...
...65533;s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz ...capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair...
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ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-... M378B2873CZ0-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG Kingtiger EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-... M378B2873CZ0-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
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... RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to reenter data. M4A77TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the...
... RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to reenter data. M4A77TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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.... Use the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the motherboard. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK...
.... Use the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the motherboard. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] TCL [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK...
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...[All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable...] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or ...
...[All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable...] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or ...
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Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition ... the Serial Port1 base address. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16 slot GPP...
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition ... the Serial Port1 base address. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16 slot GPP...
