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... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT ... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of their respective companies, and...
... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT ... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of their respective companies, and...
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... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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... as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you ...information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to ...
... as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you ...information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to ...
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M4A77 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports ..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.6 cm x 21.4 cm) * Specifications are subject...
M4A77 specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports ..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.6 cm x 21.4 cm) * Specifications are subject...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A77 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A77 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support...
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... GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 M4A77 M4A77 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you ...chipset. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create ...
... GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 M4A77 M4A77 SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you ...chipset. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create ...
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... Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A77 2-9
... Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A77 2-9
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... PCIE overclocking. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto...Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Use / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 100%] [Min. =...
... PCIE overclocking. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto...Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Use / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 100%] [Min. =...
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...width. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.390000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [200MHz]... [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] ASUS M4A77 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16...
...width. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min.=1.20000V] [Max.=1.390000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [200MHz]... [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] ASUS M4A77 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16...