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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System...
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xi PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4A77TD 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 8.4 in (30.5 cm ... 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 Selection) supports: -
xi PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4A77TD 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 8.4 in (30.5 cm ... 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 Selection) supports: -
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...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters 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 their default settings. eliminates the need to personalize your system. Green ASUS This motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS... Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
...BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters 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 their default settings. eliminates the need to personalize your system. Green ASUS This motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS... Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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... tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
... tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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... > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from a BIOS file...
... > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from a BIOS file...
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...; Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when...
...; Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when...
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... the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77TD.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads...
... the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77TD.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads...
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... this motherboard. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. We recommend that you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS M4A77TD...
... this motherboard. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. We recommend that you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS M4A77TD...
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...A configurable field is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 ... 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to ...item then press to Change Freq. : Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level : 0x1 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [...
...A configurable field is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 ... 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to ...item then press to Change Freq. : Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level : 0x1 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [...
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... CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled...20%] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
... CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled...20%] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...and press . 2. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds]...screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To change the user password. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. When set your password successfully. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI...
...and press . 2. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds]...screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To change the user password. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. When set your password successfully. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI...