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AMD

®

Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ /

Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2)

This motherboard supports AMD

®

Socket AM2+ multi-core processors.

It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate

up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD

®

Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology.

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.

HyperTransport™ 3.0 support

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth

than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and

faster computing environment.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

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.

DDR2 1200(O.C.) support

This motherboard supports DDR2 1200 (O.C.) that provides faster

data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing

efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other

memory demanding applications.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-

PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio

without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

64-bit CPU support

64-bit computing replaces the current 32-bit architecture, delivers

advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased

productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and

flexibility by supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit architecture.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A77D specifications summary	9
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	39
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	39
1.11.2 Support DVD information	39
BIOS information	41
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	41
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	42
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	43
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	45
2.2.2 Menu bar	45
2.2.3 Navigation keys	45
2.2.4 Menu items	46
2.2.5 Submenu items	46
2.2.6 Configuration fields	46
2.2.7 Pop-up window	46
2.2.8 Scroll bar	46
2.2.9 General help	46
2.3 Main menu	47
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	47
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	47
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6	47
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	48
2.3.5 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	49
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	49
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.3 Chipset	53
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	54
2.4.5 PCIPnP	54
2.4.6 USB Configuration	55
2.5 Power menu	56
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	56
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	56
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	56
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	57
2.6 Boot menu	58
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	58
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	58
2.6.3 Security	59
2.7 Tools menu	60
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	60
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	61
2.7.3 AI NET 2	61

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