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ASUS M4A77TUSB3 Owner's Manual

1. ATX12V EATXPWR oo oo 3 vos ChH GND aa 12 Volts ICH 5 Volts Ey 12 Volts 5 Volts n 5V Standby JCH 5 Volts n emu Power OK C 5 Volts B ULL GND JC ET GND o O as A 5 5 Volts GND zz GND 3 C GND co Q oo 5 Volts ICH PSON amp GND 3C GND SSS 3 Volts C L 12 Volts Dat 3 Volts CH 3 Volts oo mm m ooo PINT M4A77T USB3 ATX power connectors aN We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerS
2. CLRTC 12 2 3 BEI Ee Normal Clear RTC Default M4A77T USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default 1 2 position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure f If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again lt to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 17 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel ports 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked OR
3. computers LI k 3 le n LPT LI o ca EE wes v lt UZR00000000 SE RKRKKKKKKNKHE L n Use mi De HOCANON gt WE MDMQOQQ0O00O00x H00 DIrIRRREROD g M4A77T USB3 LPT Connector ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 25 1 11 MemOK switch Onboard switch allows you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot s D E MemOK E I B a DE em L a eed M4A77T USB3 MemOK switch A Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED The DRAM LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots
4. CPU FAN PWM TI gt CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN GND B M4A77T USB3 CPU fan connector A DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan A Ensure that you use only AMD certified 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 fits properly on the retention module base fe The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock L4 Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for Ee the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 9
5. 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQA 2E8 IRQ3 HDAudio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Selects the front panel type Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 3 0 Port Enabled Enables or disables the USB 3 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 4 5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP 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 legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Plug And Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When this item is set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes 2 4 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an i
6. 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 A Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN A DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A77T USB3 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Memory configurations AM3 2 channel You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and no
7. Kingston KHX14900D3K3 3GX XMP 3072MB kit of 3 ss N A Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 27 DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No i Chip NO CL DIMM support c CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB i DS Heat Sink Package N A KHX14400D3K2 2G 2048MB Kit of 2 ss Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 KHX14400D3K3 3GX XMP 3072MB kit of 3 SS Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 27 KHX14400D3K2 2GN EPP 4096MB kit of 2 DS Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 11 DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability DIMM support Ar EN g Vendor Part No A Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MBK Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608 8SFB XMP 3072MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package CRUCIAL BL12864BE2009 8SFB3 EPP 3072MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TB1608 K16SF XMP 6144MBfKit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TG1608 K16SF XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TR1608 K16SF XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ 2048MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL8T 6GBHK 2048MB N A Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package kingmax FLGD45F B8KG9 1024MB kingmax KFBBFNGXF ANX 12A kingmax FLGE85F B8KG9 2048MB kingmax KFBBFNGXF ANX 12A Kingston KHX12800D3LLK3 3GX XMP 3072MB kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package Kingston KHX12800D3K2 4G 4096MB kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package King
8. DISOOLISUIOU co m d N N t lt E5794 First Edition V1 April 2010 Copyright 2010 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 in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE
9. 5 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PLED o D m gt Ka m Ed PLED 1 Ground Ground Speaker PLED o PANEL PIN 1 PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE LED IDE LED Requires an ATX power supply M4A77T USB3 System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 23 1 24 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additi
10. Configuration options DCTO MEMCLK drive strength A Auto 1x 1 25x uto DCT1 1 5x Auto DCT1 ADDR CMD drive strength Auto 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options DCTO Data drive strength Auto 0 75x 1x Auto DCT1 Data 1 25x 1 5x drive strength Auto Configuration options DCTO DQS drive strength Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Auto DCT1 DQS drive strength Auto Configuration options DCTO Processor ODT Auto D Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x CT1 Processor on die terminat Auto Configuration options 60 ohms 20 Chipset Over Voltage A uto Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 Sets the chipset over voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 60000V with a 0 01000V increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 1 60000V Min 1 10000V PCI PCle CLK Status Enabled Enables or disables the clock for PCI PCle slots Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 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 option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Ena
11. use ao t2 c 7 SENEI 2 D l a D a a elle lle lls oe m 4 4 LAN1 USB12 S 8 S S CHA _FAN R o s g Hoy E AUDIO AMD a5 mo 770 Ball 3 CO oF oo AAFP Bea PCIEX1_1 ZE pem en SC ASUS 50a 5 PCIEX16 M4A77T USB3 AMD Super REESE SB710 vo PCI1 Cl SATM SATAZ_SATAS ZS 11 i SATA4 SATAS SATAS va Lu Jet our PCI3 SB PWR CLRTC USB78 USB1112 USB910 PANEL Ee KIEIRI nn c HERE HREF RTT FCI AN 666 e Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_FAN ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V CPU Socket AM3 1 7 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 10 MemOK switch 1 26 DRAM LED DRAM_LED 1 27 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 21 SATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 Standby power LED SB_PWR System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 23 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 25 USB1112 117 1 25 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT 1 24 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 processors The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket Ensure that you use a E CPU designed for the AM3 socket T
12. 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 y4 Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings Use ENTER TAB 34 30 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 01 2002 select a field Primary IDE Master Not Detected Use or to Primary IDE Slave Not Detected configure system SATA1 Not Detected Time SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected SATA Configuration P P P P P P P P P Select Screen Select Item System Information ance mue General Help Save and Exit Exit Y v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART moni
13. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt to load the file Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility LA This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the CMO file can be loaded ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 21 2 22 2 7 4 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 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes en F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operation ya Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the value
14. Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card EN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as 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 complies with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords a
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16. TAB 2734530 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 01 2002 select a field Primary IDE Master Not Detected Use or to Primary IDE Slave Not Detected configure system SATA1 Not Detected Time SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected SATA Configuration gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Select Screen Select Item System Information Change REN General Help Save and Exit Exit k v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Z Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 5 2 2 4 Menu items The highlighted
17. and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at WWW aSus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the l
18. next page M4A77T USB3 specifications summary EXT Cea cic Protect 3 0 Core Unlocker MemOK 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU 4 Engine ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Al NET 2 ASUS Q Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Back panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port 1 x PS 2 Mouse port 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x audio jacks 8 channel DEUEM 3 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 ports buttons 1xIDE connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 5 Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1x I O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe Il ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update Anti Virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 8 4 in 30 5 cm x 21 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M4A77T USB3 motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features a
19. non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Due to CPU spec AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCle x16 slot 2 x PCle x1 slots 3 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations VIA VT1708S 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking technologies Optical S PDIF out port at back I O Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output 10 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at mid board 4 ports atthe back panel 2x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue at the back panel Realtek 8112L PCle Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET 2 Intelligent overclocking tools Turbo Key SFS Stepless Frequency Selection HT frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment PCle frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the
20. the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis N DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 00 21 3cm 8 4in S gt ER M KBMS CPU FAN GEH ATX12V 8 T 5 Mengt B o u 8 2 FHEREHE o EDENE x g g F1 S PRI_IDE amp amp amp a USB34 S SYS HAYS a EAIEAIEAIE S j s gz 8 x a
21. 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility sese 2 1 24 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 20 2 2 2 4 3 ASUS CrashFree DOG EEN 2 3 BIOS setup program eene entrent 2 4 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 5 2 2 2 Menu Bar a 2 5 2 2 3 Navigation keys sss 2 5 2 2 4 Menu items ssssssseeeeeeeeeneee nennen 2 6 2 25 Submenu items sss 2 6 2 2 6 Configuration fields sss 2 6 2 2 7 Pop Up window 2 6 228 Scroll Dar inerte t 2 2 9 General help Main MON E 2 3 1 System Time gege inet Seet 2 7 232 System Date isses anus 2 7 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave GATAT 8 erene 2 7 2 4 2 5 234 SATA Configuration 2 3 5 System Information Advanced menu eese nennt nnne tnn u 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration sss 2 9 2 4 2 CPU Configuration sss 2 13 24 3 Chipset eene 2 13 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 14 245 PGIPhP ziii dee eR lined 2 15 246 USB Configuration 2 15 Power menu I U u u u 2 5 1 Suspend Mode 2 5 2 ACPI2 0 Support 2 16 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support seems 2 16 2 5 4 APM Oonfiguration sse 2 16 25 5 HW Monitor Configuration sese 2 17 2 5 6 X Anti Surge Support Boot menu 2 6 1 Bo
22. 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled ACPI APIC support Enabled gt APM Configuration P HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Selecta the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When this item is set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Always Off When this item set to Always Off the system goes into off state after an AC
23. 273BH1 CF8 4096MB SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B HCF8 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2048MB Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C Due to CPU spec AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs f SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL k Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components NR Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong directi
24. ANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 3 Line in port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone LA Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or lt 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out fo To configure an 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8 channel audio output 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 7 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 2 0 devices 8 USB2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 9 Serial port This 9 pin COMI port is for p
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26. L 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 Ff Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUS Update gt ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 1 fo 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 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS bas
27. U Adata AD31333G002GMU 2048MB N A Heat Sink Package ASint SLY3128M8 EDJ 1024MB ASint DDRII1208 DJ 0844 ASint SLY3128M8 EDJ 2048MB ASint DDRII1208 DJ 0844 CENTURY PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 9 9 9 1024MB Micron 8FD22D9JNM Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 2048MB Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB N A Heat Sink Package PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package Patriot PSD31G13332 1024MB Patriot PM64M8D38U 15 Takems TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package Takems TMS1GB364D081 138EY ASUS M4A77T USB3 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package 1 13 DDR3 1066MHz capability DIMM support Ar B c Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA AC E 512MB elpida J5308BASE AC E Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA AE E 512MB elpida J5308BASE AC E G SKILL F3 8500CL6D 2GBHK 1024MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB elpida J5308BASE AE E S Kingston KVR1066D3N7 2G 2048MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1024MB Micron 8ED22D9JNL Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2048MB Micron 8LD22D9JNL ocz OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package Samsung M378B2873CZ0 CF8 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846C ZCF8 Samsung M378B2873CZ0 CG8 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846C ZCG8 Samsung M378B2873EH1 CF8 1024MB Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M378B5
28. Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 1805 010920 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone a nyeu is OL0z 6uiysew 39 Buixyje uiBeq oj sea 0102 p dy eyeq uonejejoeg ueus Auer eueN 039 UO ISOd Buppew Ajuuojuoo 23 Buppew 35 3 So0z L0ez9 Na O 6002 29 ON 23 uoneinBay SO0Z L0 Z9 na O sooz Loez9 Na O 600Z 82Z ON 23 uogeinboy 8002 8221 ON O3 vogeinbey SAHIN d13 23 SZ1 600ZL1 6002 1 9002 1 098609 N3 1 9002 1 05609 Na O 9002 1Y 2002 59009N3 I vooz LLW L002 1 098609 N3 Dd Bane QAT O3 S6 900251 2002 S8E0S N3 800Z LL Z9 N3 2002 L2E05 N3 4002 09 0S N3 E0 S002 L LA 68 LOE NI SO 200Z L Z A 2 806 LOE NA S0 200Z L EN 1 806 LOE N3 0 002 2 0 6A LLS LOE NI 0 800 LA Z Orb 00 N3 SO 8002 L PLA L 0v 00 N3 50 9002 Z LA 82 00 N3 s0 9002 LA Z S LOE NI 60 2002
29. ata transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations through the onboard SB710 chipset SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 l l l BRERSERWSERERRRERRKRRN za 2320 32 z522u522 za 22022 ge EE ge EE ge EE gn 98 98 98 o CH SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 ii 2i ge 9g 28 sp HH HH HH dal de dai de dei de Se E Se SE se SE E A 9539539 9339349 9449552 ees 3280226 8825825 8225885 n l mmm mm mm am gnum M4A77T USB3 SATA connectors l A Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to RAID See section 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 Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID AHCI set Due to Windows XP limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive For more details on RAID AHCI refer to the RAID AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction
30. ble the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 Auto XOR of Address bits 20 16 6 XOR of Address bits 20 16 9 ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 13 2 14 MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemCIk Tri Stating during C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User Primary Display Adapter GFX GPP PCI Allows you to set the primary display adapter Configuration options GFX GPP PCI GPP GFX PCI PCI GFX GPP Z GFX primary display adapter on the PCle x16 slot GPP primary display adapter on the PCle x1 slot PCI primary display adapter on the PCI slot 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Porti Address 3F8 IRQ4 Selects the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4
31. bled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Support Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When this item is enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption Configuration options Disabled Enabled Advanced Clock Calibration Disabled Adjusts the processor s overclocking capability When this item is set to Auto the BIOS automatically adjusts this function When this item is set to All Cores the processor has the best overclocking performance When this item is set to Per Core the processor s overclocking capability is enhanced Configuration options Disabled Auto All Cores Per Core 2 4 3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Auto Allows you to ena
32. cial design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant on environment that gives 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 computer The actual boot time depends on the system configuration ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs ODDs and USB drives It supports file downloading to USB drives only ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS ASUS MyLogo 2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS Q Fan ASUS Q Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure a quiet cool and efficient operation ASUS Al NET 2 ASUS Al NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection i
33. ct any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii viii 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 to complete a task f CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task qA IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task y4 NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the f
34. detected speed CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q Fan function Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the low limit of the CPU fan speed over which a warning message will show up Configuration options 500 RPM 400 300 200 1 00 Ignored CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Function feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Mode Sets to Silent Mode to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not want the detected voltage to be displayed 2 5 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge protection feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 17 2 18 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Ente
35. e auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type k CPU Level Up Auto Selects the desired CPU level and other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically based on the selected CPU level Configuration options Auto Phenom II 955 Phenom II 3 4G Phenom II 3 6G ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 9 2 10 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Manual Auto Overclock Profile CPU Level Up Test Mode f The following items only appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual OC From CPU Level Up Auto Selects the desired CPU level and other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically based on the selected CPU level Configuration options Auto Phenom II 955 Phenom 1I 3 4G Phenom 1I 3 6G CPU Bus Frequency 200 Sets the CPU frequency Configuration options Min 200 Max 550 PCIE Frequency S
36. e by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http green asus com english REACH htm enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in x DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to i municipal
37. ed utility fo Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at zu Www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways Press Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 14 BOARD MZNZUT USBS BOARD known VER 0101 H 00 B 00 VER Unknown DATE 0898072070 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit 2 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done 2 2 Chapter 2 BIOS information A This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only 2 1 3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file A Before usi
38. em to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Chapter 2 BIOS information Bootup Num Lock On Selects the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 In the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same ste
39. ems via the coaxial and optical S PDIF_OUT SONY PHILIPS Digital Interface interface The S PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality oe A 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors il This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 Turbo Key Core Unlocker x E y Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current System loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with just a press of a button Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores without performing complicated BIOS changes MemOK MemOK guickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Get your system up and running in no time ASUS Anti Surge Protection This spe
40. ets the PCle frequency Configuration options Min 100 Max 150 L4 The following item only appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Auto Selects the overclocking profile Configuration 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 Frequency Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model fo The following two items only appear when you install a 6 core CPU AMD Turbo CORE technology Enbaled Enables or disables the AMD Turbo Core technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo CORE Ratio Auto Sets the Turbo Core ratio Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Configuration options Auto CPU NB Frequency Auto Sets the ratio between NorthBridge in CPU Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency Configuration options Auto 800MHz 1 000MHZz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz CPU Over Voltage Auto Sets the CPU over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the ratio Configuration options Auto VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Sets the VDDNB over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys to adjus
41. etup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force e reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system A The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Settings Use ENTER
42. features esee uuu u 1 3 1 Product highlighte U u ertt 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features 1 4 Before you proceed eese nnns 1 5 Motherboard overview u u u uuu 1 5 1 Placement direction AA 1 5 2 Screw holes sis e onus 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU u 1 6 1 Installing the CDU 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 7 System memory u uu ap u Sa eege 1 7 1 EU 1 7 2 Memory configurations AM3 2 channel 1 11 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM sse 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 444 Removing a DIMM n Expansion slots 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 16 BC Kee EE 1 16 1 84 X PCI Express x1 slots 1 16 1 85 PCI Express x16 slot sse 1 16 Jumpers E DT 1 10 1 Rear panel porte 1 10 2 Internal connectors MemOK switch EE Contents 1 12 1 13 2 1 2 2 2 3 Onboard LEDS u orent tnis tnnt tanien cuenta Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system 1 28 1 13 2 Support DVD information sess 1 28 Chapter 2 BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS
43. ge DDR3 1333 CL9 9 9 24 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB N A Heat Sink Package DDR3 1333 CL9 9 9 24 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 1G 6144MBK Kit of 3 1024MB N A elpida Heat Sink Package J1108BABG DJ E Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2G 2048MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 Micron Micron 1024MB 2048MB Micron Micron 8LD22D9JNM 8LD22 D9JNM Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 3072MB Kit of 3 Micron 9FD22D9JNM Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D1 6144MBfKit of 3 Micron 8UD22D9JMN ocz OCZ3P13334GK 4096MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package Samsung M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 Samsung M378B2873EH1 CH9 1024MB Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E Samsung M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 Samsung M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 Samsung M378B5673EH1 CH9 2048MB Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E Samsung M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 Super Talent W1333X2GB8 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package Transcend SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB N A TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS128MLK72V3U 1024MB N A K4B1G0846D ECC Transcend SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D 2048MB N A TS256MLK64V3
44. he CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard milii a How Jos EEA x O Lees SSS H KH Ds ummmm mm om mom M4A77T USB3 CPU socket AM3 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU e ag 7 Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 7 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 can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions Sr c z
45. item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar Select Screen A scroll bar appears on the right side of oo ue S General Help Save and Exit t a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up SE Rwericam Re strends Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Een Scroll bar Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Chapter 2 BIOS information
46. itoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel Configuration options Disabled Enabled i 4 The following two items only appear when you set OnChip SATA Channel to Enabled SATA Port Port4 IDE Configures SATA 1 2 3 4 Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI SATA Port5 Port6 IDE Configures SATA 5 6 Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI ya When SATA 1 2 3 4 are configured as IDE SATA 5 6 can 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays th
47. mmediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings N Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off
48. n ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets N You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to CPU spec AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs 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 for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS 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 M4A77T USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability DIMM support DS Brand nu B c Vendor Part No Size SS Chip Chip NO cL
49. nd latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS M4A77T USB3 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 DVD Documentations User Manual fo If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 1 AMD 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 performance and overclocking capabilities AMD Cool n Quiet Technolog
50. ng this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4A77TU3 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 support vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 2 LL Turn on the system Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 8 Exit menu for details ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 3 2 4 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS S
51. ocation of the onboard LED a 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second a D DRAM LED kd B Oo o a Dom eo CG ees m M4A77T USB3 DRAM LED ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 27 1 28 1 13 Software support 1 13 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 ya Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 13 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 avail all motherboard features y4 The contents of the Support DVD are subjec
52. ointing devices or other serial devices 10 Optical S PDIF OUT port This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 11 PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN and 3 pin CHA FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU FAN xz ize E 4 lte na32 2zoaaa 0000 8 CHA_FAN D El as E SE Rotation 8 MARITTMSES vm l O GND N n Lee Lie mmm om mom M4A77T USB3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors ff Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 19 1 20 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
53. ollowing sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part ofthe standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt M4A77T USB3 specifications summary Chipset System bus Expansion slots Storage RAID ASUS exclusive overclocking features AMD Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series processors Supports AMD 45nm CPU Supports CPU up to 140W AMD Cool n Quiet 2 0 Technology depending on CPU type Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 SB710 Up to 5200MT s HyperTransport 3 0 interface 4 x DIMM max 16GB DDR3 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz ECC
54. on to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM fo Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DIMM notch 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 15 1 16 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 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2
55. onal Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port a SPDIFOUT CC 5V j GND K mmm m mom M4A77T USB3 Digital audio connector AA OO SPDIF_OUT Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting The S PDIF module is purchased separately 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector a d AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 PORT1 L Ze s GND MIC2 a AGND PORT1 R Ia sl PRESENCE MICPWR Ze NC PORT2 R s m SENSE1 RETUR Line out_R m NC pe Q SENSE SEND a n NC a nu PORT2L amp SENSE2 RETUR Lineout L NC Lie EH Dan HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 om om mm am om pin definition compliant definition M4A77T USB3 Front panel audio connector E We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability f you want to connect a high defini
56. ot Device Priority 2 18 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration sss 2 18 2 63 SECUN E Tools menu eese nnne nnne rnnt trn tenter inen 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 72 Express Gate sse eene need 2 7 3 ASUSOC Profile 2 21 2 7 4 ALNET 2 2 Q dct eee ee 2 22 Exit menu 2 22 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 any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc
57. power loss When this item set to Always On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power on From S5 By PME Disabled Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information Power on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Enables or disables PS 2 Keyboard to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Ctrl Esc to Wake up Ctrl F1 to Wake up Ctrl Space to Wake up Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm Disabled Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not want the detected temperatures to be displayed CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
58. ps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt twice The message Password uninstalled appears A 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 After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 19 2 20 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 User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 Inthe password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your pas
59. r gt to display the sub menu Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Specifies the Boot ee Device Priority l sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B P Boot Settings Configuration May appear when you set gt Security the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device xxx Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled ya To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 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 to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled ya Set this it
60. s you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit amp 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 fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 2 BIOS information ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax
61. ston KHX12800D3LLK3 6GX XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package DDR3 1333MHz capability DIMM support EN EN c Chip Brand Chip NO AD31333001GOU 1024MB A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0906 AD31333002GOU 2048MB A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 78 01GC6 9L0 1024MB Apacer AMSD5808AEWSBGO 14E 78 A1GC6 9L1 2048MB Apacer AMSD5808AEWSBGO908D CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package CM3X1024 1333C9 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package TR3X3G133309 ak NIA Heat Sink Package CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1024MB Corsair Heat Sink Package BL12864TA1336 8SFB1 AN NA Heat Sink Package MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 ey MB Micron 9FD22D9JNM BL25664ABA1336 16SFB1 mo N A Heat Sink Package MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D1 SE Micron 8UD22D9JMN F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK 1024MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package F3 10600CL9D 2GBPK 1024MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package 3072MB Kit of 3 F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK N A Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL9T 3GBNQ ao NIA Heat Sink Package F3 10600CL7D 2GBPI 1024MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 1024MB DIMM support Chip Brand Chip NO G SKILL Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL9D 4GBPK 2048MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package F3 1066CL9T 6GBNQ 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Packa
62. sword successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When this item is set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When this item is 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 lt Enter gt to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced t Exit Tools Settings Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility supports 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w Express Gate Auto 2 NTFS read only Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds 3 CD DISC read only Reset User Data No ASUS O C Profile Select Screen AI NET2 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 2 Express Gate Auto Enables or disables the ASUS Express Gate feature ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant on environment that pro
63. t the ratio Configuration options Auto Chapter 2 BIOS information LoadLine Calibration Auto Sets LoadLine The values range from 0 to 100 with a 3 225 increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 100 Min 0 HT Link Speed Auto Sets the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz 800MHZ 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz HT Link Width Auto Sets the HyperTransport link width Configuration options Auto 4 Bit 8 Bit 16 Bit HT Over Voltage Auto Sets the HT over voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 38000V with a 0 01000V increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 1 38000V Min 1 20000V DRAM Frequency Auto Selects the DRAM frequency programming method If this item is set to Auto the DRAM speed depends on the SPDs Configuration options Auto B00MHz 1067MHz 1333MHz 1600MHz Memory Over Voltage Auto Sets the memory over voltage The values range from 1 2000V to 2 4450V with a 0 0750V 1 2V 1 5V or 0 0150V 1 5V 2 445V increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 2 4450V Min 1 2000V DRAM Timing Driving Configuration y4 The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the mo
64. t 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 to the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique feature of ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus fo The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll iG Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information AMD Chipset Driver udio Driver Realtek 10 100 1000 PCEEWVAN Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver ASUS EPU 4 Engine Browser Configuration Utility Norton Internet Security 2009 Click an item to install fo If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to Gem locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment fo ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
65. tem then press Enter to display the configuration options ya The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Enables or disables the USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto Enables or disables support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting this item to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Configures the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps mode or FullSpeed 12Mbps mode Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed fo The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to set the emulation type Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 15 2 16
66. therboard DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T TCL Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK TRCD Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK TRP Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK TRAS Auto Configuration options Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK TRTP Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK TRC Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 11 2 12 TWR Auto Configuration options TRRD Auto Configuration options TRWTTO Auto Configuration options TWRRD Auto Configuration options TWTR Auto Configuration options TWRWR Auto Configuration options TRDRD Auto Configuration options TRFCO 1 Auto Configuration options TREF Auto Configuration options DCTO CKE drive strength Auto 3 CLK 17 Auto 2 CLK 10 Auto 3 CLK 10 Auto 3 CLK 10 Auto Every 7 8ms Auto DCT1 CKE Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK CLK CLK Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK CLK CLK Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns Every 3 9ms drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x DCTO CS ODT drive strength Auto DCT1 CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options DCTO ADDR CMD drive strength Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x
67. tion front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 8 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 comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed Ki o USB78 USB1112 USB910 1 ot aa oo l Baa Baa D Zeg il Zen an d ZK m m mA mmmo m mn mn anazo o00zo anazo ES popes 2290 22203 o Le BABI BBBBB FABER k See BOBE LICICJLI LILIUIU Q PT TT d PINTTOT T T PINTTT T T d ET Sito z eE EZ r z ORS 2 FTU S256 m G om 9 m om 590 Soa 59 35 38 35 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard fo The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 9 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible
68. toring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE SATA drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD y4 This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master Slave and SATA5 6 menus ASUS M4A77T USB3 2 7 2 8 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 Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When this item is set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When this item is set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Mon
69. upplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Cable Select Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Black or gra Slave Slave uid Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices A If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting PRI_IDE PINt NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 M4A77T USB3 IDE connector ASUS M4A77T USB3 4 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 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 1 5Gb s specification The d
70. vides quick access to the Internet and Skype Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 80 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Configuration options No Reset When setting this item to Reset ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser bookmarks cookies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly f The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after L clearing its settings 2 7 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item key in your profile name and press lt Enter gt and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles
71. waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste 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 cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you dete
72. y i This motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment Dual Channel DDR3 1800 0 C support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer K rates of 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Di Serial ATA 3Gb s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA SATA 3Gb s storage specification delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and save It also supports RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives ETT m Gigabit LAN solution 1000M The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is mE enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems USB 3 0 support y Experience ultra fast data transfer at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components pe S PDIF digital sound ready SI PDIF This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio syst
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74. you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents NOtlCeS iei ete eon eor e i d e EAR eer i Safety information About this guide eere ener nnne nnne tnn nennen tenens ii M4A77T USB3 specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Welcome eese eene eene nenas tnt nrne tnt tnit tan n 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 3 Special

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