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...iii Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A77T specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-2 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-4 Motherboard overview...1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-5 Screw holes...1-5 Motherboard layout...1-6 Layout contents...1-6 Installing the CPU...1-7 Installing the heatsink and...
...iii Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A77T specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-2 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-4 Motherboard overview...1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-5 Screw holes...1-5 Motherboard layout...1-6 Layout contents...1-6 Installing the CPU...1-7 Installing the heatsink and...
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... television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause...
... television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause...
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... 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it may become wet. If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the... the product in your area. Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Operation safety Before installing the...
... 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it may become wet. If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the... the product in your area. Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Operation safety Before installing the...
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... system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package 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 retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...
... system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package 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 retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...
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...operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high-speed data retrieval and save. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT...doubling the bus bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that radically improves system ...
...operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high-speed data retrieval and save. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT...doubling the bus bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that radically improves system ...
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... Flash 2 allows you can dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Five seconds after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that can instantly surf the ... nothing but a push of a button to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your computer, you to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. MemOK! The technology is an instant-on your system. When...
... Flash 2 allows you can dramatically improve your system up to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 Five seconds after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that can instantly surf the ... nothing but a push of a button to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your computer, you to the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. MemOK! The technology is an instant-on your system. When...
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... data. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that you should ...
... data. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.4 Before you... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that you should ...
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Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS M4A77T 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS M4A77T 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU Socket AM3 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-20 1-21 1-7 1-10 1-18 1-22 1-23 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU Socket AM3 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-20 1-21 1-7 1-10 1-18 1-22 1-23 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...
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... for the AM3 socket. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A77T 1-7 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 1. To install a CPU: Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Ensure that you use a ...; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 processors. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, ...
... for the AM3 socket. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A77T 1-7 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 1. To install a CPU: Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Ensure that you use a ...; II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 processors. The CPU fits in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, ...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. 6. When the CPU is locked.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. 6. When the CPU is locked.
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...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A77T 1-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention...
...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4A77T 1-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention...
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...Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the module base. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is ... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 1.7.1 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
...Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the module base. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is ... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 1.7.1 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
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...174; OS. Memory configurations • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS SS Chip Brand N/A Chip 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 KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size 3072MB(kit... Chip NO. 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. M4A77T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Kingston Part No.
...174; OS. Memory configurations • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS SS Chip Brand N/A Chip 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 KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) Size 3072MB(kit... Chip NO. 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. M4A77T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Kingston Part No.
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... insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M4A77T 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.
... insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DIMM notch ASUS M4A77T 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.
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...any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. PCI Express x1 slots 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly...The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. PCI slots 1.8.4 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. PCI Express x16 slot ...
...any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. PCI Express x1 slots 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly...The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. PCI slots 1.8.4 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. PCI Express x16 slot ...
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...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory... increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Onboard switch allows you that the BIOS has been restored to...
...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch under Windows® OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory... increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Onboard switch allows you that the BIOS has been restored to...
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... (USB) ports are not jumpers! Serial port. Internal connectors Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink ...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
... (USB) ports are not jumpers! Serial port. Internal connectors Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink ...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, ...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, ...