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...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...2-6 System Time...2-7 System Date...2-7 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6...2-7 SATA Configuration...2-8 System Information...2-9 JumperFree Configuration...2-9 CPU Configuration...2-12 Chipset...2-13 Onboard Devices Configuration...2-14 PCIPnP...2-15 USB...
...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...2-6 System Time...2-7 System Date...2-7 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6...2-7 SATA Configuration...2-8 System Information...2-9 JumperFree Configuration...2-9 CPU Configuration...2-12 Chipset...2-13 Onboard Devices Configuration...2-14 PCIPnP...2-15 USB...
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...-4 Engine (continued on the next page) Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ix M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Refer to 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! Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,...
...-4 Engine (continued on the next page) Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS unique features ix M4A77T specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules * Refer to 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! Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,...
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... 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... at 1MHz increment - 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 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x ...
... 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... at 1MHz increment - 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 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x ...
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... the fastest memory booting solution today. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! The technology is an auto-recovery tool that allows you quick...
... the fastest memory booting solution today. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS M4A77T 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! The technology is an auto-recovery tool that allows you quick...
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... PRI_IDE) 7. CPU Socket AM3 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-26 1-17 1-4 1-25 1-25 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3...
... PRI_IDE) 7. CPU Socket AM3 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-26 1-17 1-4 1-25 1-25 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3...
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... and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Configuring an expansion card 1.8.3 The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you intend to the chassis with PCI specifications. See Chapter 2 for later use . Failure to do not need to the...
... and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Configuring an expansion card 1.8.3 The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you intend to the chassis with PCI specifications. See Chapter 2 for later use . Failure to do not need to the...
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... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 9-pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0 devices. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) DO NOT forget... to connect the fan cables to support 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. These are available for USB 2.0 devices. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
... flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 9-pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0 devices. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) DO NOT forget... to connect the fan cables to support 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. These are available for USB 2.0 devices. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
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... 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is... Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. 4. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard...
... 2 or later versions before using these connectors, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is... Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. 4. ASUS M4A77T 1-23 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard...
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Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
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... click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Updating the ... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from...
... click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4A77T 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Updating the ... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from...
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...Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you 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 file...then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...BIOS file is found . Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS ...
...Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you 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 file...then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77T VER: 0305 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/02/2009 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...BIOS file is found . Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS ...
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...support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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 ...
...support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. ASUS M4A77T 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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 ...
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... auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Adjust System Frequency/Voltage Advanced menu Main Advanced Power Advanced Settings JumperFree Configuration CPU ...Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit...
... auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Phenom II-955] [Phenom II-3.4G] [Phenom II-3.6G] ASUS M4A77T 2-9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Adjust System Frequency/Voltage Advanced menu Main Advanced Power Advanced Settings JumperFree Configuration CPU ...Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit...
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...: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77T 2-15 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 The items in the system. USB Configuration USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is disabled. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected...
...: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77T 2-15 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 The items in the system. USB Configuration USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is disabled. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected...