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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...
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1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information...
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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
Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU
type) Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list
AMD®...
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... Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) supports:
- FSB tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 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...
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... you quick access to the Internet. Five seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the...
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...memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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GND
M4A77TD SATA connectors
• Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA.
• If you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details.
• The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... the BIOS version that you want to download then click
Next.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
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.../2009
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\
C:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup
[V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit
• This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
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... device into M4A77TD.ROM.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
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... system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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... on the screen.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
CPU Configuration
AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor
Revision: C2
Cache L1: 512KB
Cache L2: 2048KB
Cache L3: 6MB
Speed : 3000MHz, NB Cl Options
HT Frequency : 2000MHz
Disabled
Able to Change Freq. : Yes Enabled
uCode Patch Level
: 0x1
GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode...
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... only be configured as [IDE].
• When SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 are configured as [AHCI], only SATA 1/2/3/4 can be detected under OS. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS.
• When SATA 1/2/3/4 are configured as [AHCI] and SATA 5/6 are configured as [IDE], you can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS.
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...ohms +/- 20%]
Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.25000V with a 0.01500V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.25000V] [Min. = 1.10000V]
2.4.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This...
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... boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub...
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...password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash...
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...corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings.
2.7.3 AI NET 2
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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