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AMD

®

770 Chipset

The AMD

®

770 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s

HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0

x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to

provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

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.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support

This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer

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.

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.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

USB 3.0 support

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.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems 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.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for

durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A77T/USB3 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
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	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	19
1.7 System memory	20
1.7.1 Overview	20
1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel)	21
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	25
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	25
1.8 Expansion slots	26
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	26
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	26
1.8.3 PCI slots	26
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	26
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	26
1.9 Jumpers	27
1.10 Connectors	28
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	28
1.10.2 Internal connectors	29
1.11 MemOK! switch	36
1.12 Onboard LEDs	37
1.13 Software support	38
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.13.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	43
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time	45
2.3.2 System Date	45
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~6	45
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	46
2.3.5 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	47
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	51
2.4.3 Chipset	51
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	52
2.4.5 PCIPnP	53
2.4.6 USB Configuration	53
2.5 Power menu	54
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	54
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	54
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	54
2.5.4 APM Configuration	54
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	55
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	55
2.6 Boot menu	56
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	56
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	56
2.6.3 Security	57
2.7 Tools menu	58
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	58
2.7.2 Express Gate	59
2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	59
2.7.4 AI NET 2	60

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