Asus M4A77TD - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

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ii Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language i...

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iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this ...

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iv Contents 1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information .........................

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v Contents 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ............................

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vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept an...

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vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cable...

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viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter descri...

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ix Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying toInformation to prevent i...

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x M4A77TD specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD ® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU ...

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xi M4A77TD specications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x COM port 1x LPT port 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1...

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1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4A77TD motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support ...

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AMD ® 770 Chipset The AMD ® 770 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system ...

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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. 8-channel high...

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ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or ...

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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling componen...

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M4A77TD 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in t...

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-24 2. AT...

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. P...

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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package. You ca...

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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink ts properly on the reten...

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3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly ts the retention mechanism module base, otherwise...

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1.7.2 Memory congurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-si...

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DDR3-1333MHz capability DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the blue slots for better overclocking performance. (continued on the next page) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CL...

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DDR3-1333MHz capability G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A • • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package N/A • • • G.SkiLL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) DS N/A Heat-Sink Packa...

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SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as on...

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM...

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1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so m...

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1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell batter...

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1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) po...

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10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguratio...

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1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientat...

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s ...

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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA ...

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4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power ...

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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors ...

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6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Denition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS...

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8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ...

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1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Mot...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS usin...

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2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select eith...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-3 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST. • ...

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2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BI...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup a...

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2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power ...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have...

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2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen it...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-9 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration optio...

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2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. I...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-11 Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking prole. Conguration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the CPU Bus Fre...

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2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] TCL [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRCD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] TRP [Auto] Conguration op...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-13 TRFC0/TRFC1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] TREF [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DCT0:CKE drive strength/DCT1:CKE drive strength [Auto] Conguration o...

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2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information ECC Conguration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the ECC mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Conguration DRAM Controller Conguration B...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-15 GFX: primary display adapter on the PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary display adapter on the PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary display adapter on the PCI slot 2.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you t...

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2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.6 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enable...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-17 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the con�...

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2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5.5 HW Monitor Conguration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU tempe...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-19 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save...

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2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When this item is set ...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-21 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the...

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2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Use...

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ASUS M4A77TD 2-23 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choi...

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2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIO...