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ASUS M4A77TD 

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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.

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 and/or numbers, 

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 message 

Password uninstalled

 appears.

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.

Summary of Contents for M4A77TD PRO U3S6

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A77TD ...

Page 2: ...TICULAR 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 SPECIFICAT...

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 16 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots 1 17 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 17 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 17 1 8 3...

Page 4: ...Menu bar 2 6 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 6 2 2 4 Menu items 2 7 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 7 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 7 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 7 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 7 2 2 9 General help 2 7 2 3 Main menu 2 8 2 3 1 System Time 2 8 2 3 2 System Date 2 8 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 8 2 3 4 SATA Configuration 2 9 2 3 5 System Information 2 10 2 4 Advanced menu 2 10 2 4 1 JumperFree Conf...

Page 5: ... Support 2 17 2 5 4 APM Configuration 2 17 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 18 2 6 Boot menu 2 19 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 19 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 20 2 6 3 Security 2 21 2 7 Tools menu 2 22 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 23 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 23 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2 23 2 8 Exit menu 2 24 ...

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: ...t 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 The optical S PDIF is an optional component may or may not be included in your motherboard and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ...

Page 8: ...ard 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 circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature ex...

Page 9: ...ct 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 o...

Page 10: ...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 PCIe 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Storage RAID 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support R...

Page 11: ...nnector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 ACPI2 0a SM BIOS 2 5 ASUS special features ASUS Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU 4 Engine ASUS overclocking features ASUS Turbo Key SFS Stepless Frequency Selection supports FSB tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increme...

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Page 13: ...elivers 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 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delive...

Page 14: ...0 O C 1333 1066MHz memory that features faster data transfer rates and more bandwidth to meet the requirements of the latest operation system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth up to 25 6GB s Furthermore the supply voltage for the memo...

Page 15: ...onment 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 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 ASUS Expre...

Page 16: ...e ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 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 system chassis and ...

Page 17: ...lace 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 soft ...

Page 18: ...n 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 19: ...io connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 26 6 SATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 and SATA6 1 23 12 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 26 M4A77TD PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PCI3 PCI1 USB910 USB78 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O VIA VT1708S RTL 8112L ICS 9LPRS485 KB_USB56 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 ...

Page 20: ...e 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 AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket Ens...

Page 21: ...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 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD M4A77TD CPU fan connector ASUS M4A77TD 1 ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...board 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 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 s...

Page 24: ...nd 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 M4A77TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1866 O C MHz capability DDR3 1800 O C MHz capability Vendor Part No S...

Page 25: ... Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 Kingston KHX12800D3K2 4G 4096MB kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 27 Kingston KHX12800D3LLK3 6GX XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO CL DIMM support A B C A Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0906 N A A Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 N A Apacer 78 01GC6 9L0 ...

Page 26: ...H9 K4B1G08460 N A Samsung M378B2873EH1 CH9 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E N A Samsung M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB SS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Samsung M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Samsung M378B5673EH1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E N A Samsung M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Super Talent W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS N A Heat Sink Pac...

Page 27: ...UD8BAFA AE E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE AC E N A G SKILL F3 8500CL6D 2GBHK 1024MB SS G SKILL Heat Sink Package N A Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB SS elpida J1108BABG DJ E 7 Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB SS elpida J5308BASE AE E S 7 Kingston KVR1066D3N7 2G 2048MB DS elpida J1108BABG DJ E 7 Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron 8ED22D9JNL N A Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22D...

Page 28: ... 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 from the soc...

Page 29: ... you removed 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...

Page 30: ...s 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 the batter...

Page 31: ...port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 5 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 6 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of th...

Page 32: ...Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 12 COM port This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices 13...

Page 33: ...ble or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V 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 uncer...

Page 34: ...le 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 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure tha...

Page 35: ...OS See 2 3 4 SATA Configuration for details The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing 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 RA ID AHCI Supplementary Guide in...

Page 36: ... pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Soft off button This 2 pin 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 seconds while the system is ON turns ...

Page 37: ... USB 2 0 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 M4A77TD M4A77TD 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...

Page 38: ...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 front panel aud...

Page 39: ...he black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature 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 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A77TD M4A77TD fan c...

Page 40: ...t 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 menu if ...

Page 41: ...ervice Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package 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 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...

Page 42: ...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 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 The A...

Page 43: ...n done 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 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 This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system b...

Page 44: ...ls For motherboards without a 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 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When the BIOS file is...

Page 45: ...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 If the...

Page 46: ...elect 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 to configure system Time System Time 19 34 30 System Date Fri 07 31 2009 Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not D...

Page 47: ... 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 Pop up window Scroll bar Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatre...

Page 48: ...stalled in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE SATA drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE 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 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allow...

Page 49: ...toring 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 submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables the on...

Page 50: ...ct Screen Select Item Change Field Tab 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 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Overclock Profile Test Mod...

Page 51: ...es range from 0 to 100 with a 3 225 increment Use the keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 100 Min 0 HT Link Speed Auto Sets the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz 800MHZ 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz Auto HT Link Width Auto Sets the HyperTransport link width Configuration options Auto 4 Bit 8 Bit 16 Bit HT Over Voltage Auto Se...

Page 52: ...CLK TWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 10 CLK TWTR Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK TWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK TRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM Timing Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM Frequency Auto Selects the DRAM freque...

Page 53: ...ion options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 Chipset Over Voltage Auto Sets the chipset over voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 25000V with a 0 01500V increment Use the keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 1 25000V Min 1 10000V 2 4 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects GART Error Reporting ...

Page 54: ...d 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 C1E Configuration Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in ...

Page 55: ...t HD Audio Configuration options HD Audio AC97 OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 Pl...

Page 56: ...ing USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting 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 Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12...

Page 57: ...o 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is in...

Page 58: ...rdware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Smart Q Fan Function Enabled Enables or disables the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage 5 0V Selects the fan auto mode start voltage Configuration options 4 0V 4 5V 5 0V 5 5V 6 0...

Page 59: ...you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device 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 option...

Page 60: ...ptions Disabled Enabled Set this item 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 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 whe...

Page 61: ...s and or numbers 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 message Password uninstalled appears After you have set a s...

Page 62: ...his item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to displ...

Page 63: ...iguration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 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 we...

Page 64: ... saving the values to the non volatile RAM Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values 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 2 8 Exit ...

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