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.../s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77T motherboard! ASUS M4A77T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm...unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A77T 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 Check your package with less power consumption.
.../s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77T motherboard! ASUS M4A77T 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the new 45nm...unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A77T 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 Check your package with less power consumption.
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... seconds after you quick access to patch memory issues and get your system. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Worry no time. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before turning on the... Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your system booting success. MemOK! is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering...
... seconds after you quick access to patch memory issues and get your system. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Worry no time. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before turning on the... Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your system booting success. MemOK! is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M4A77T 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview 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. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS M4A77T 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview 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. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A77T 1-7 Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Position the CPU...
.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A77T 1-7 Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. Position the CPU...
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... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A77T 1-9
... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A77T 1-9
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...-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Kingston Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL A* N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support B C* ASUS M4A77T 1-11 For effective use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS...
...-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Kingston Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL A* N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support B C* ASUS M4A77T 1-11 For effective use of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS...
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... K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL N/A N/A 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A B C ASUS M4A77T 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SkiLL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung...
... K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL N/A N/A 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A B C ASUS M4A77T 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SkiLL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ Samsung SAMSUNG Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung...
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... direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A77T 1-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when...
... direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A77T 1-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when...
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... Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 1.9 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to...
... Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 1.9 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to...
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... ports 1. 2. 3. This port connects to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. Refer to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M4A77T 1-19 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Line Out port (lime).
... ports 1. 2. 3. This port connects to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. Refer to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M4A77T 1-19 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). Line Out port (lime).
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... 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If... orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. 2. ASUS M4A77T 1-21
... 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If... orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. 2. ASUS M4A77T 1-21
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... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The data transfer...
... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The data transfer...
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... Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4A77T 1-25 This connector is purchased separately. 7. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4A77T 1-25 This connector is purchased separately. 7. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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..., browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place the... 1.12.2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. ASUS M4A77T 1-27
..., browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place the... 1.12.2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for updates. ASUS M4A77T 1-27
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...in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications ...before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available...
...in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications ...before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available...
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... DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset ... recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. • This function supports USB flash ...
... DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset ... recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. • This function supports USB flash ...
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... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends...
... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5 Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends...
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... device information. System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 Allows you to set the system time. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 Main Advanced Power Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration [19:34...
... device information. System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 Allows you to set the system time. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 Main Advanced Power Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration [19:34...
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... CPU type. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02...
... CPU type. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02...
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...] [12 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TRWTTO [Auto] TWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A77T 2-11 The values range from 1.2000V to adjust the value. Use the / keys to 1.38000V with a 0.0750V(1.2V~1.5V) or 0.0150V(1.5V~2.445V) increment. The...
...] [12 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TRWTTO [Auto] TWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] ASUS M4A77T 2-11 The values range from 1.2000V to adjust the value. Use the / keys to 1.38000V with a 0.0750V(1.2V~1.5V) or 0.0150V(1.5V~2.445V) increment. The...