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...100MHz to change without notice. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency...
...100MHz to change without notice. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency...
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... on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that gives you quick access to the Internet. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file...
... on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that gives you quick access to the Internet. This series' high quality power components effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file...
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... to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. eliminates the need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to overclocking failure...
... to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. eliminates the need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to overclocking failure...
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... BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3 SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC PANEL 8 AAFP 13 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-18 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-25 1-26 1-17 ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin...
... BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3 SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC PANEL 8 AAFP 13 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Socket AM3 4. Onboard power LED (SB_PWR) 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-8 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-18 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-25 1-26 1-17 ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin...
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... a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO...
... a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS M4A77TD PRO...
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... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Parallel port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line In port (light blue). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer...
... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Parallel port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line In port (light blue). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer...
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... set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
... set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID]. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
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Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD PRO SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select ...
Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A77TD PRO SPDIF_OUT M4A77TD PRO Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select ...
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... Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
... Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
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... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore...
... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore...
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... USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD-PRO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A77TD-PRO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: :128KB Cache L2 :128KB Cache L3 N/A: Options Speed: 1800MHz Disabled HT Frequency: 800MHz Enabled Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to...
... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: :128KB Cache L2 :128KB Cache L3 N/A: Options Speed: 1800MHz Disabled HT Frequency: 800MHz Enabled Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to...
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... drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
... drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
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...] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item is set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M4A77TD PRO...
...] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When this item is set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3 and ESATA can use SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M4A77TD PRO...
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...AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Min.=200], [Max.=550] PCIE Frequency Sets the PCIe frequency. Use and to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Bus Frequency [200] Sets the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus...
...AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Min.=200], [Max.=550] PCIE Frequency Sets the PCIe frequency. Use and to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Bus Frequency [200] Sets the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus...
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... voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to enable or disable the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to decrease power consumption. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor...
... voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to enable or disable the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to decrease power consumption. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor...
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... BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI...
... BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI...
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...plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy...
...plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy...
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...# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to [Always On], the system goes on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to generate a wake event. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...
...# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to [Always On], the system goes on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to generate a wake event. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...
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...2: BIOS information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security...
...2: BIOS information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security...