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M4A77D specifications summary

ASUS unique

features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS AI NET2

Stack Cool 3

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS MyLogo 2

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

ASUS Express Gate

Back panel I/O

ports

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x IEEE 1394a port

1 x LPT port

1 x COM port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel audio I/O ports

Internal I/O

connectors

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x IDE connector

6 x SATA connectors

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x IEEE 1394a connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

BIOS

8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a,

Accessories

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable

2 x Serial ATA cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Update

ASUS PC Probe II

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

Form factor

ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.6 cm x 21.4 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for M4A77D

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A77D ...

Page 2: ...ICULAR 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 SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ...Motherboard layout 1 7 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 10 1 7 System memory 1 11 1 7 1 Overview 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 17 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 17 1 8 Expansion slots 1 18 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 18 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 18 1 8 3...

Page 4: ...4 Menu items 2 6 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 6 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 6 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 6 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 6 2 2 9 General help 2 6 2 3 Main menu 2 7 2 3 1 System Time 2 7 2 3 2 System Date 2 7 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 2 3 4 SATA Configuration 2 8 2 3 5 System Information 2 9 2 4 Advanced menu 2 9 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration 2 9 2 4 2 CPU Configuration 2 12 2 ...

Page 5: ...n 2 16 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 17 2 6 Boot menu 2 18 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 18 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 18 2 6 3 Security 2 19 2 7 Tools menu 2 20 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 20 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 21 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2 21 2 8 Exit menu 2 22 ...

Page 6: ...t 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 equipm...

Page 7: ...peration 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 detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ci...

Page 8: ...uct 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 of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 9: ...ne DDR2 1200 O C 1066 is supported per channel 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 Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI s...

Page 10: ...ctors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS v2 5 ACPI v2 0a Accessories 1 x Ultra ...

Page 11: ...rd delivers a host of new features and 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 AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series AM3 CPU This motherboard supports AMD AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers bett...

Page 12: ... 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 applicat...

Page 13: ...d supports PCI Express 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features 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...

Page 14: ...ient operation ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET 2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately 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 syst...

Page 15: ...nt 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 the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in s...

Page 16: ... The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 ...

Page 17: ...USB34 30 5cm 12 0in PRI_IDE AMD SB710 AMD 770 1 2 1 4 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 7 6 Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 22 8 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 23 2 AMD CPU socket 1 8 9 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 1 26 3 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 1 28 10 IEEE 1394a connect...

Page 18: ... 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 Gold triangle Small triangle The AM2 AM2 socket ...

Page 19: ...t comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector M4A77D M4A77D CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M4A77D 1 9...

Page 20: ...therboard 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 bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heat...

Page 21: ...e motherboard labeled CPU_FAN 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 The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM ...

Page 22: ...tive 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 M4A77D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 533MHz capability Size Vendor Part No SS ...

Page 23: ...4B5708GQJS7E0636B Apacer 1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC DS 5 AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B Apacer 2G Apacer 78 A1G9O 9K4 DS 5 AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B Apacer 1G Transcend 506010 4894 DS 5 E5108AJBG 6E E Elpida 512MB ADATA M2OAD5G3H3160Q1C52 SS N A AD29608A8A 3EG20813 ADATA 1G ADATA M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 DS N A AD29608A8A 3EG80814 ADATA 2G ADATA M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 DS N A AD20908A8A 3EG 30724 ADATA 512MB PSC AL6E8E63J 6E1...

Page 24: ... 1G Micron MT9HTF12872AY 800E1 SS 6 D9HNP 7YE22 ECC Micron 1G Micron MT18HTF12872AY 80ED4 DS 5 6TD22D9GKX ECC Micron 1G Corsair XMS2 6400 DS 4 Heat Sink Package Corsair 1G Corsair XMS2 6400 DS 5 Heat Sink Package Corsair 4G Kit of 2 Corsair CM2X2048 6400C5DHX DS 5 Heat Sink Package Corsair 4G Kit of 2 Corsair CM2X2048 6400C5 DS 5 Heat Sink Package Corsair 2G Kit of 2 EPP Crucial BL12864AA804 8FE5 ...

Page 25: ... DS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2G GEIL GE28GB800C5QC DS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2G GEIL GE28GB800C4QC DS 4 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2G GEIL GE24GB800C4DC DS 4 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2G GEIL GE24GB800C5DC DS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 1G G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 2GBPK DS 4 Heat Sink Package G SKILL 1G G SKILL F2 6400CL4D 2GBHK DS 4 Heat Sink Package G SKILL 2G G SKILL F2 6400CL5D 4GBPQ DS 5 Heat Sink Package...

Page 26: ...nk Package Transced 2G kit of 2 Transcend TX1066QLU 2GK SS 5 Heat Sink Package Transced 2G Transcend TX1066QLU 4GK DS 5 Heat Sink Package Transced 1G OCZ OCZ2N10662GK DS N A Heat Sink Package OCZ 1G GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC SS 5 GL2L128M88BA25AB GEIL 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC SS 5 GL2L128M88BA25AB GEIL 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC SS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC SS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2G...

Page 27: ... A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket 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 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM fr...

Page 28: ...ed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 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 specifica...

Page 29: ...p 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 Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall ...

Page 30: ...100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 7 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 Line Out...

Page 31: ... cable 15 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Ensure the audio device of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Sound Playback to configure the settings Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel...

Page 32: ...y 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 abo...

Page 33: ...evice Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave 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 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensu...

Page 34: ...TA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A77D M4A77D M4A77D SATA connectors 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 th...

Page 35: ... 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 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four secon...

Page 36: ... specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately M4A77D M4A77D USB2 0 connectors PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P10 USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 GND USB910 USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB1112 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC US...

Page 37: ...le to this connector set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 4 Onboard Device Configuration for details The front panel audio I O 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 fron...

Page 38: ...rs Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 9 IEEE 1394a connector 10 1 pin IE1394_1 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE ...

Page 39: ...t DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers...

Page 40: ...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 30 ...

Page 41: ...ment Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs ASU...

Page 42: ... 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 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com 2 When the correct BIOS file i...

Page 43: ...he 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 Turn on the system 2 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 3 Th...

Page 44: ...y if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force 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 The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance I...

Page 45: ...een are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Menu items Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or t...

Page 46: ...r to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page 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 ...

Page 47: ... 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 I...

Page 48: ...guration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring 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 Enter to display the...

Page 49: ... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Adjust System Frequency Voltage etc Advanced Settings The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking Auto Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Manual Auto Overclock Profile Test Mode 2 3 5 S...

Page 50: ...900MHz x35 0 7000MHz CPU NB Frequency Auto Sets the CPU NorthBridge frequency Configuration options Auto x4 0 800MHz x5 0 1000MHz x6 0 1200MHz x18 0 3600MHz x19 0 3800MHz x20 0 4000MHz CPU Over Voltage Auto Sets the CPU over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Sets the VDDNB over voltage The...

Page 51: ...5 CLK 6 CLK TRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK tRWTTO Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 17 CLK tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK tWTR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 CLK 2 CLK 3 CLK 4 CLK The following sub items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to DCT 0 DCT 1 or Bot...

Page 52: ...n 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 CPU Prefetching Enabled Enables or disables the CPU prefetching Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Configuratio...

Page 53: ... Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Enables or disables the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disab...

Page 54: ...ables 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 1394 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the 1394 Controller Configurations options Disabled Enabled Plug And Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system Whe...

Page 55: ...bled 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 The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset...

Page 56: ... 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 Power Off When this item set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item ...

Page 57: ...ed to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed 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 Smart Q Fan Function Disabled Allows you to e...

Page 58: ... 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 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 Boo...

Page 59: ...box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 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 steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The messag...

Page 60: ...en 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 Enter to display the submenu 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a ...

Page 61: ...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 usefu...

Page 62: ...aults 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 F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values f...

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