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... 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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... interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB...
... interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A77TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB...
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...dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD PRO motherboard! Thank you...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD PRO 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 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
...dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD PRO motherboard! Thank you...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A77TD PRO 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 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
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... motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics....efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of DDR3, which makes it an ideal memory solution. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to just 1.5V for the...
... motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which enhances system performance. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics....efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of DDR3, which makes it an ideal memory solution. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to just 1.5V for the...
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... Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. It supports file downloading to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be... Express Gate source codes. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data backup to ensure longer ...
... Gate complies with at least 1.2GB free disk space. It supports file downloading to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand-new 8-phase VRM power design which means there will be... Express Gate source codes. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to support.asus.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data backup to ensure longer ...
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... 5. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as ...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
... 5. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as ...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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... of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • • KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of 2) ...
... of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • • KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M4A77TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of 2) ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL AD31333001GOU AD31333002GOU 78.01GC6.9L0 78.A1GC6.9L1 CM3X1024-1333C9DHX CM3X1024-1333C9 TR3X3G1333C9...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-13 A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair CORSAIR Corsair CRUCIAL AD31333001GOU AD31333002GOU 78.01GC6.9L0 78.A1GC6.9L1 CM3X1024-1333C9DHX CM3X1024-1333C9 TR3X3G1333C9...
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DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS ... • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS ... • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M4A77TD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD PRO Clear...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports .... OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can be detected. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-9 When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports .... OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can be detected. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M ...
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... this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.20500V] [Min. = 1.50000V] DRAM Timing/Driving Configuration ...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] TREF [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-11 CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz...
... this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.20500V] [Min. = 1.50000V] DRAM Timing/Driving Configuration ...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] TREF [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-11 CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz...
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...[Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt... channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_1 slot GPP: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_2 or PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary display adapter on the PCI slot ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-13...
...[Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt... channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_1 slot GPP: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16_2 or PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary display adapter on the PCI slot ASUS M4A77TD PRO 2-13...
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... the high definition audio controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the...
... the high definition audio controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the...