Asus M4A77D User Manual

1.11 Software support
1.11.1 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.
• 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.
1.11.2 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.
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 Autorun is enabled on your computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support DVD/
motherboard information
The following screen is for reference only.
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Asus M4A77D Specifications

General

Socket	AM3
Chipset	AMD 770
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory Support	16 GB
Memory Type	DDR3
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 3Gb/s
Audio	8-Channel HD Audio
Max. LAN Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
S/PDIF Out	Yes
Audio Ports	6
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI
USB Ports	12 (6 on back panel, 6 via headers)
RAID	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD
LAN Chipset	Realtek 8112L
Dimensions (W x L)	30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Power Pin	24-pin ATX + 4-pin ATX12V