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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M4A77TD PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID ...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 770 / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual...DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x ...
M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID ...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 770 / SB710 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual...DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x ...
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... x CD audio-in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 ...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 Selection) supports: - xi PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz...
... x CD audio-in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 ...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 Selection) supports: - xi PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz...
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... CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Thank you start...
... CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Thank you start...
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...overclocking ability. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 Five seconds after powering on your computer, you quick access to the Internet. Serial ATA 3Gb/s ...peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS....
...overclocking ability. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 Five seconds after powering on your computer, you quick access to the Internet. Serial ATA 3Gb/s ...peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS....
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...components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, ... the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5
...components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, ... the environment. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. M4A77TD PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A77TD PRO Onboard power LED ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-5
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M4A77TD PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M4A77TD PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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...10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. 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 CPU Socket AM3 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ...SPDIF_O CPU_FAN ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS485 SATA1 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA5 SATA6 PCIEX16_1 M4A77TD PRO 14 AMD® PCI1 SB710 Super I/O PCI2 6 PRI_IDE 7 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16_2 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3...
...10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-11 11. 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 CPU Socket AM3 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-21 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ...SPDIF_O CPU_FAN ESATA_ USB34 LAN1_USB12 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO AMD® 770 ICS 9LPRS485 SATA1 RTL 8112L PCIEX1_1 SATA2 SATA3 5 SATA5 SATA6 PCIEX16_1 M4A77TD PRO 14 AMD® PCI1 SB710 Super I/O PCI2 6 PRI_IDE 7 VIA VT1708S PCIEX16_2 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD SPDIF_OUT PCI3...
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The CPU fits in completely. 3. M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO CPU Socket AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a ...
The CPU fits in completely. 3. M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO CPU Socket AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a ...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can ... instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. M4A77TD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can ... instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. M4A77TD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU...
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... (DIMM) sockets. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-11
... (DIMM) sockets. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD PRO M4A77TD PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-11
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... Package 8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The motherboard supports up of the following: I�n�s�ta�l�...
... Package 8-8-8-24 • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The motherboard supports up of the following: I�n�s�ta�l�...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the...
... configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the...
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... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...
... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
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... port (gray). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 Microphone port (pink). This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 4.
... port (gray). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-19 Microphone port (pink). This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 4.
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... an ATX power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A77TD PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A77TD PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# ...connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin...
... an ATX power supply. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A77TD PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A77TD PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# ...connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A77TD PRO PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select .... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A77TD PRO IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M4A77TD PRO PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select .... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M4A77TD PRO IDE connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction