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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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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 / Sempron™ 100 series processors ... 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 slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
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 / Sempron™ 100 series processors ... 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 slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
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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. ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via 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 new 45nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that features faster data transfer rates and more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which ...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 makes it an ideal memory solution. It is enhanced with peak bandwidth up to 25.6GB/s. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the...
DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that features faster data transfer rates and more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for double speed and bandwidth which ...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 makes it an ideal memory solution. It is enhanced with peak bandwidth up to 25.6GB/s. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the...
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... with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention...memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 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...
... with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention...memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 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...
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... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256... Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-27 DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Corsair Kingston Kingston Kingston Part No. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866...
... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256... Chip NO. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL 9-9-9-27 DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Corsair Kingston Kingston Kingston Part No. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866...
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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. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX...
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... as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part... No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung ...
... as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part... No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung ...
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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 default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ... overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Except...
... 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ... overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Except...
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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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...] 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. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. Use the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz...
...] 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. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. Use the / keys to 2.2050V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz...
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... bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration... frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per ...
... bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration... frequency and voltage will be reduced during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per ...
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...Parallel Port base addresses. 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...[3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Take caution when...
...Parallel Port base addresses. 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...[3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Take caution when...