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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...
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...
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...65533; complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the...you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press the enclosed key. Example: ++ ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ...
...65533; complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the...you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press the enclosed key. Example: ++ ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ...
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FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - xi 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 x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz...
FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - xi 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 x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz...
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...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to personalize your system. This is in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2...
...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to personalize your system. This is in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. To run the ...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 that you can install to run the Support DVD ... on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. To run the ...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 that you can install to run the Support DVD ... on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an...
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... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that...
... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that...
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...utility to download then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network...the dropdown list, select either of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avail all its features. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1.
...utility to download then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network...the dropdown list, select either of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avail all its features. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1.
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the ...system when done. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the ...system when done. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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...! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a 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...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, ...
...! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a 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...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, ...
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... Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after ...or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens... startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to guide you in this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Do this motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD 2-5
... Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after ...or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens... startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to guide you in this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Do this motherboard. ASUS M4A77TD 2-5
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... options. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in brackets, and is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then...selected item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... options. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in brackets, and is enclosed in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then...selected item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 The values range from 1.10000V to adjust the value.
... BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 The values range from 1.10000V to adjust the value.
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...Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. To set your password successfully. To change the user password. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. After you to six letters ...and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to display ...
...Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. To set your password successfully. To change the user password. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. After you to six letters ...and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to display ...