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...About this guide viii M4A77TD 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...
...About this guide viii M4A77TD 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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M4A77TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors ...-pin 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 install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1...
M4A77TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors ...-pin 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 install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1...
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A77TD motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M4A77TD 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... multimedia, and Internet applications. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that features faster data transfer rates and more bandwidth than HT1.0 ...excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of DDR3,...
... multimedia, and Internet applications. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. DDR3 1800(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/ 1066MHz memory that features faster data transfer rates and more bandwidth than HT1.0 ...excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of DDR3,...
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... retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD M4A77TD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD 1-11 A clicking sound denotes... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. ...
... retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77TD M4A77TD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A77TD 1-11 A clicking sound denotes... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. ...
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... same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS N/A 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. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor...
... same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS N/A 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. M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4A77TD 1-13 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL A-Data...
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ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG ... M378B2873CZ0-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
ASUS M4A77TD 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Elpida Elpida G.SKILL Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron OCZ Samsung Samsung Samsung SAMSUNG ... M378B2873CZ0-CF8 M378B2873CZ0-CG8 M378B2873EH1-CF8 M378B5273BH1-CF8 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. CL SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS elpida J5308BASE-AC-E N/A SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 SS elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S 7 DS elpida...
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... back to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A77TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter...
... back to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M4A77TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A77TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
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... depending on the DIMMs you install on the SPDs. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the...
... depending on the DIMMs you install on the SPDs. The values range from 1.5000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1067MHz] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. If this item is set to [Auto], the DRAM speed depends on the...
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... Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC... Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function ...
... Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC... Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during the system halt state to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. C1E Configuration [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function ...
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... devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 When this item is set to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI...
... devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 When this item is set to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI...