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...1.12 Software support...1-27 1.12.1 1.12.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.5 2.4.4 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 BIOS menu screen...2-5 Menu bar...2-5 Navigation keys...2-5 Menu items...2-6 Submenu items...2-6 Configuration fields...2-6 Pop-up window...2-6 Scroll bar...2-6 General help...
...1.12 Software support...1-27 1.12.1 1.12.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.5 2.4.4 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...2-3 BIOS menu screen...2-5 Menu bar...2-5 Navigation keys...2-5 Menu items...2-6 Submenu items...2-6 Configuration fields...2-6 Pop-up window...2-6 Scroll bar...2-6 General help...
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...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the electric outlet before the signal cables are connected. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety To prevent ...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your...
...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the electric outlet before the signal cables are connected. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety To prevent ...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your...
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M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 45nm ... 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ACC...
M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 45nm ... 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 MemOK! We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ACC...
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M4A77T specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x ...
M4A77T specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x ...
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...your system up to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the fastest memory booting ...file downloading to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to USB drives only. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you to determine ...
...your system up to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. MemOK! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the fastest memory booting ...file downloading to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to USB drives only. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you to determine ...
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...• Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous ...Substances (RoHS). This is a reminder that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable ...
...• Before handling components, use of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous ...Substances (RoHS). This is a reminder that came with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable ...
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. Install the software drivers for the card. Failure to do not need to use . To install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. Install the software drivers for the card. Failure to do not need to use . To install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card...
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... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the ... cap back to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. You can automatically reset...
... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A77T 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the ... cap back to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. You can automatically reset...
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!... • Press the MemOK! switch to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.10 MemOK! MemOK! switch Onboard switch allows you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!... • Press the MemOK! switch to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.10 MemOK! MemOK! switch Onboard switch allows you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
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... in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the...
... in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the...
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... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A77T 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) • We... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting.
... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4A77T 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) • We... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to configure the setting.
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... need to complete the installation. b. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in case you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update...
... need to complete the installation. b. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in case you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update...
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... Open window, then click Open. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12... Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ...
... Open window, then click Open. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12... Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ...
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... contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A77T 2-3
... contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A77T 2-3
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... routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
... routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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... Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5
... Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Navigation keys ASUS M4A77T 2-5
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Configuration fields 2.2.7 Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.2.4 The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. For ... items 2.2.6 These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user- General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window.
Configuration fields 2.2.7 Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.2.4 The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. For ... items 2.2.6 These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user- General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window.
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... information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Setting this item to set the system date. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. Use [+] or [-] to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 Allows...
... information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Setting this item to set the system date. ASUS M4A77T 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA drive. Use [+] or [-] to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6 Allows...
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... OS. • When SATA 1/2/3/4 are configured as [AHCI] and SATA 5/6 are configured as [IDE], you can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi...
... OS. • When SATA 1/2/3/4 are configured as [AHCI] and SATA 5/6 are configured as [IDE], you can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi...
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... Advanced Settings JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS Information Processor Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The...
... Advanced Settings JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS Information Processor Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The...