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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...
... 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...
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... 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 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB frequency tuning from 100MHz up to change without notice. M4A77T specifications summary ASUS...
... 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 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor * Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB frequency tuning from 100MHz up to change without notice. M4A77T specifications summary ASUS...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you quick access to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment that contains the BIOS...ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your computer, you turn on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to USB drives only. Worry no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 is able to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS... BIOS ...8226; ASUS Express...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently ...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you quick access to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on environment that contains the BIOS...ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your computer, you turn on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to USB drives only. Worry no time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 is able to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS... BIOS ...8226; ASUS Express...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently ...
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.... • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the computer. switch Onboard switch allows you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the system to... press the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in...
.... • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on the computer. switch Onboard switch allows you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the system to... press the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in...
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... click Next. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet...
... click Next. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet...
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... FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest...
... FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest...
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... removable device 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. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 Turn off the system ...after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file...
... removable device 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. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 Turn off the system ...after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. ASUS CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file...
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... the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST • • To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. 2-4 Chapter...
... the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST • • To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. 2-4 Chapter...
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... Megatrends, Inc. To change the value of the menu screen is user- General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock...
... Megatrends, Inc. To change the value of the menu screen is user- General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. TWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TWRWR [Auto] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 ... = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. TWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK] TWRWR [Auto] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 ... = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] 2.4.2 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. ...
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Select the Change User Password item and press . Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user ... or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you to run the utility to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. To set to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When this item is set a User Password: 1. 2. ...
Select the Change User Password item and press . Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user ... or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you to run the utility to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. To set to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When this item is set a User Password: 1. 2. ...