Asus p8h77-m User Manual

P8H77-M

Motherboard

E7974

Third Edition (V3)
December 2012

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

P8H77-M specications summary ............................................................. ix

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Desigh ...................................

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...............................................

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..................................................................

1.3.6 Other special features .....................................................

1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................

1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................

1.6.1 CPU installation .............................................................

1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................

1.7 System memory .........................................................................

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................

1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

1.8.3 PCI slot .........................................................................

1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot .................................................

1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots .............................................

1.8.6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot ...............................................

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1.8.7 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-26

1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................

1.10 Connectors .................................................................................

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

1.11 Onboard switches ......................................................................

1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................

1.13 Software support ........................................................................

1.13.1 Installing an operating system ......................................

1.13.2 Support DVD information ..............................................

1.14 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ...
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1.14.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness

technologies ................................................................................. 1-41

®

1.14.2 Intel

1.14.3 Intel

1.14.4 Intel

Smart Response Technology ............................... 1-43

®

Rapid Start Technology ........................................ 1-44

®

Smart Connect Technology .................................. 1-50

Chapter 2 BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................

2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

2.3.1 System Language [English] ..........................................

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................

2.3.4 Security .........................................................................

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] .............................................

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ............................

2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK] ............................................................

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2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 2-13

2.4.6 CPU Power Management .............................................

2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM ....................................................................

2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] ...........................................

2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] ....................................................

2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] ..................................................

2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto] .......................................................

2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] ................................................

2.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

2.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................

2.5.3 SATA Conguration .......................................................

2.5.4 System Agent Conguration .........................................

2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

2.5.7 APM ..............................................................................

2.5.8 Network Stack ...............................................................

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2-2

2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..

2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................

2.6.5

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................

2.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................

2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................

2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................

2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................

2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy] ....

2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] ..................................

2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................

2.7.9 Boot Override ................................................................

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2.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-27

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information .................................................

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

Appendices

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

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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.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product 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 yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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P8H77-M specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 /

Chipset Intel® H77 Express Chipset
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)

Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-GPU support Supports AMD® Quad-CPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC
DDR3 2200 (O.C.)*/2133 (O.C.)*/2000 (O.C.)*/1866 (O.C.)*
/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

- Supports up to 32GB* system memory

- Support Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported

by Intel® third generation processors.

** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory
module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz as default.

*** The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with

DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the
DIMMs are available on market.

**** Refer to

***** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1, x2, and x4 devices)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
* Intel® Third Generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.

Mult-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port

- Supports HDMI with max.resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- Supports DVI with max.resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- Supports RGB with max.resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

Supports Intel® Tru 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD
Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB

Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology*
* LucidLogix® Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7.

www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied

Vendors Lists).

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.

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P8H77-M specications summary

Storage Intel® H77 Express Chipset:

- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5,
10 support

- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5,
10 support

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid
Start Technology, Intel
* Supports Intel

®

®

Core processors under Windows® 7 operating

Smart Connect Technology*

system.

LAN Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High-Denition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel
Jack-Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to

support an 8-channel audio output.

USB Intel® H77 Express Chipset:

- Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode*

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)

- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at
back panel)

* The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows

®

7 or later versions.

UASP standard only supports Windows® 8.

ASUS Exclusive
overclocking features

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control

- vDRAM Bus: 191-step memory voltage control

- vPCH: 191-step chipset voltage control

- iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control

- vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control

Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x RGB port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x 8-channel Audio jacks

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ASUS Special
features

Internal connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports

ASUS DIGI+VRM

- Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU
and iGPU

- ASUS 4+1+1 Power Phase Design

ASUS Protect 3.0 Technology

- ASUS EPU

- Anti-Surge Protection

- Low EMI Solution

- 100% Solid Capacitors

ASUS Exclusive Features

- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth for
top network program in use.

- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard

- Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support

- GPU Boost

- TurboV

- AI Suite II

- ASUS ESD

- MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly
interface

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 3-pin Chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x COM connector
1 X LPT connector
1 x TPM connector

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P8H77-M specications summary

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0,

Manageability

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcyt
Function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
memory information

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

1 x I/O shield
1 x User Manual
1 x Support DVD

ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

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Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H77-M motherboard!
The motherboard 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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P8H77-M motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Accessories 1 x I/O shield

Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3
/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors

This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®
processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs)
DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.
Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the

most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® H77 Express Chipset

The Intel® H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket Intel®
3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. It provides improved

performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

Additionally, H77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed.
Moreover, Intel® H77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the
latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866(O.C.)* / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2200(O.

C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher

bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost
system performance.

* Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz

frequency as default.

** DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel

PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding
schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth
for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode).
As such, PCIe 3.0 provides userss an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the
convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCIe

1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to

improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to

them.

* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors.

S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems
via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The

®

3rd generation processors.

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S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal
quality.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an

ACPI management function to provide efcient power management for advanced operating

systems.

8-channel high denition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and noties users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more

confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB

3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times
faster than USB 2.0. P8H77-M affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Desigh

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal

(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efciently delivering

precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore
voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking
scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface.
This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full
potential.

ASUS EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or
AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise
and extends component longevity.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

USB 3.0 Boost

Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP

New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the

latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed
is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer

speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-3

Network iControl

Real-time Network Bandwidth Control

With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network

bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software
easily by conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within the prole, programs
can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic time period to avoid network congestion and

long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for

enhanced online convenience. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-

friendly interface facilitates exible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-

level upgrades for every use.

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe
settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and
running in no time!

AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software
offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between
different utilities.

ASUS TurboV

Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC

tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface
makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC proles in TurboV

provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC

environment. The beautifully curved ns not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for
motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airows generated by the PCH

chipset. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an
extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!.

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ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different
ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions

and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed

to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable

modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only

controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with

native support.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings,
and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes
detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting

- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory

information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB ash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS

from a USB ash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks
without preparing an additional oppy diskette or using an OS-based ash utility.

1.3.6 Other special features

LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™

LucidLogix® Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics
card up to 60% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel
and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards
with fast computing iGPU. Also with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a
smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix
also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power,

performance and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with

Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming
performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphics

card is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the

system more environmentally-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu
MVP provides great graphical performance and the best exibility and efciency.

*LucidLogix® Virtu Universal MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating system.

**Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-5

®

processor graphics

®

Virtu MVP could

HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High Denition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers

mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a
single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI
provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to
static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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1.5 Motherboard overview

P8H77-M

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

P8H77-M

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

AAFP

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

VIA

1708S

ASM
1442

64Mb
BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

PANEL

24.4cm(9.6in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

Intel

®

H77

ICS

9LRS4206

ASM
1083

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA3G_2
SATA3G_4

SATA3G_1

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

SATA3G_3

TPM

SPDIF_OUT

LPT

DRAM_LED

MemOK!

LGA1155

EATX12V

USB3_34

USB78 USB56USB910

COM1

RTL

8111F

LAN_USB12

LAN3_12

AUDIO

KB_USB3_34

SPDIF_O

DVI_VGA

DIGI

+VRM

HDMI

1 12 3

4

14 1315161718

5

2

8

12

10

9

11

6

7

1.5.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,

1.
3-pin CHA_FAN)

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin

2.
EATX12V)

3. Intel® CPU socket 1-10 12.

4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-15 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-36

5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-37 14.

6. MemOK! switch 1-38 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-33

7 DRAM LED 1-39 16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-37

8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-32 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29

1-34 10. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 1-39

Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0GB/s connectors

1-35 11.

(7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray])

Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0GB/s connectors
(7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [blue])

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78,
USB910)

9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-27 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-33

ASUS P8H77-M 1-9

1-30

1-31

1-32

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the
socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,
or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.

®

/ Celeron® processors.

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1.6.1 CPU installation

A

B

The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

1

2

ASUS P8H77-M 1-11

A

B

C

3

4

5

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1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

B

A

B

A

3

2

4

ASUS P8H77-M 1-13

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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1.7 System memory

P8H77-M

P8H77-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

1.7.1 Overview

The 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 socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Recommended memory congurations

One DIMM:

We recommend you install one memory module in either of the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or
DIMM_B2) to get better performance.

Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation):

Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation):

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1.7.2 Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel CPU specication, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to

protect the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a
higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency
adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

®

OS, when you install 4GB

®

OS.

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

• Visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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P8H77-M Motherboard Qualied Vendors List (QVL)

DDR3-2400MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • • •

F3-19200CL11Q-

G.SKILL

16GBZHD(XMP)
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V • • •
GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •
KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - - 10-11-10-30 1.8V • • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V • • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •
PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-2250MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

KINGMAX KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Brand

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-2200MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V • • •
GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V •
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP)

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • • •

4GB
(2X2GB)

4GB
(2X2GB)

Chip
NO.

Timing Voltage

Brand

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V

DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-2133MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55-1.75V • • •

CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP

CORSAIR

1.3)
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB (2GBx2) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP)

GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •
GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •

KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/

KINGSTON

4GX(XMP)
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/

KINGSTON

4GX(XMP)
KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/

KINGSTON

8GX(XMP)
KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/

KINGSTON

8GX(XMP)

16GB
(4x4GB)

16GB
(4GBx4)

4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •

8GB (4x2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •

8GB (4x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Chip

Brand

DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V • • •

DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V • • •

Timing Voltage

NO.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-17

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-2000MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2GBx2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB (2GBx2) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (2x4GB) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V • • •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •

KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/

KINGSTON

4GX(XMP)
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/

KINGSTON

4GX(XMP)
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/

KINGSTON

4GX(XMP)
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/

KINGSTON

6GX(XMP)
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/

KINGSTON

6GX(XMP)

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.6V • • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS HYNIX

PATRIOT PVT36G2000LLK 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •

4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

6GB (3x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

6GB (3x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

H5TQ2G8
3BFR H9C

- - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-1866MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55V-1.75V
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)

F3-14900CL10Q2-

G.SKILL

64GBZLD(XMP)
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB (3x1GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS - - - 1.5V • • •

16GB
(4GBx4)

64GB
(8GBx8)

16GB
(4GBx4)

Chip

Brand

DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •

DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V • • •

DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Timing Voltage

NO.

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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DDR3-1600MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA

A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V
A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • • •

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55V-1.75V • • •
A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •

CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)

CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - - • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)

GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6V • • •
KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB SS - - 7 - • •
KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •
KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7 - • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

KINGSTON

12GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.35V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

KINGSTON

6GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

12GB(6 x
2GB)

16GB(4 x
4GB)

12GB(3 x
4GB)

12GB(3 x
4GB)

16GB(4 x
4GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

SS/DSChip

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

3CCD-1509A
EL1126T

3CCD-1509A
EL1126T

D1288JPND
PLD9U

- - • • •

- - • • •

11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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ASUS P8H77-M 1-19

DDR3-1600MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5V • • •
Super

WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - •

Talent
Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •
Kingtiger KTG2G1600PG3 2GB DS - - - ­Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •
PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V • • •

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS HYNIX

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

3128M8­GJ1D

302G08­GG1C

302G08­GJ1C

H5TQ2G83B
FR PBC

9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3-1333MHz capability

1.25V-1.35V
(low voltage)

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

• • •

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data

A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA

A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA

A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - • • •
A-DATA AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V •

AXDU1333GC2

A-DATA

G9-2G(XMP)
A-DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •
A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA

A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer

Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CMD24GX3M6A
CORSAIR

1333C9(XMP)
CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

CORSAIR CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS CORSAIR

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.60V • • •
Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

BL25664BN1337.16FF
Crucial

(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24

24GB
(6 x 4GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

SS/DSChip

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

AD30908C8D-151C
E0906

3CCD­1509HNA1126L

3CCD-1509A
EL1127T

3CCD-1509A
EL1127T

AM5D5808D
EWSBG

AM5D5808F
EQSBG

AM5D5808
APQSBG

AM5D5908
CEHSBG

256MBDCJGE
LC0401136

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

9 - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

9-9-9-24 - • • •

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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3-1333MHz capability

1.35V
(low voltage)

1.35V
(low voltage)

1.3V
(low voltage)

1.35V
(low voltage)

1.35V
(low voltage)

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

• • •

• •

• • •

• • •

• • •

Vendors Part No. Size

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK

G.SKILL

(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK

G.SKILL

(XMP)
F3-10666CL8D-

G.SKILL

4GBECO(XMP)
F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK

G.SKILL

(XMP)
F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH

G.SKILL

(XMP)

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A -

Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX

KVR1333D3N9/1G

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KVR1333D3N9/2G

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9LGK - 1.5V • • •

KVR1333D3S8N

KINGSTON

9/2G-SP(low prole)

KVR1333D3N9/2G

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX

KINGSTON

(XMP)
KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX

KINGSTON

(XMP)
KVR1333D3N9/4G

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KVR1333D3N9/4G

KINGSTON

(low prole)

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • •

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • •

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • •

2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •

2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U - 1.5V • • •

2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • • •

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

KKB8FNWBFGNX­27A

KFC8FMFXF­DXX-15A

KFC8FNLXF­DXX-15A

KFC8FNMXF­BXX-15A

KKB8FNWBFGNX­26A

KFC8FNLXF­DXX-15A

KFC8FNMXF­BXX-15A

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

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ASUS P8H77-M 1-21

DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

KINGSTON

Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - •
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • •
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •
Micron MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - - • • •

NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA

PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •
PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • •
Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR 9 - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)

Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •
Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX6GM

Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Micron 0YD77D9LGK - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • •

Century

Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G 2GB DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 - - • • •
KINGSTEK KSTD3PC-10600 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E - - • • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS SAMSUNG

Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •
MARKVISION BMD32048M1333C9-1123 2GB DS MARKVISION M3D1288P-13 - - • • •
MARKVISION BMD34096M1333C9-1124 4GB DS MARKVISION M3D2568E-13 - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS - - 9 - • •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS PATRIOT PM64M8D38U-15 - - • • •
PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •
PATRIOT PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48E8F-1333 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58E9F-1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •
SanMax SMD-4G68H1P-13HZ 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFR H9C - - • • •
SILICON

POWER
SILICON

POWER
SILICON

POWER
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1GB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1GB SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • •
WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • •

KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP

(low prole)

PC3-10600 DDR3­1333 9-9-9

SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA

SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •

SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

NT5CB256M8GN­CG

2GB(2x

SS - - 8 - • •

1GB)

6GB(3x

DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

2GB)

1GB SS NANYA

NT5CB128M8DN­CF

SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D

NT5CB128M8AN­CG

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

9 - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3-1066MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • •
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • •

KVR1066D3N7/1G(low

KINGSTON

prole)

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • •
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

MT16JTF25664AZ-

Micron

1G1F1

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • •

SS/DSChip

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •

2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM*: one (1) module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory conguration.

We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

• 2 DIMMs*: two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one

pair of dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the

modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs*: four (4) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two

pairs of dual-channel memory conguration.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-23

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

B

A

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that

the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.8.3 PCI slot

The PCI slot supportS cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

comply with PCI specications.

1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards

that comply with the PCI Express specications.

1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0

graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications.

ASUS P8H77-M 1-25

1.8.6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot

This motherboard has one PCE Express 3.0 x 16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x 16

graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specications.

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

• PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card.

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.

• In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-24 for details.

1.8.7 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

A B C D E F G H

PCIex16_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCIex16_2 shared – – – – – – –

PCIex1_1 – – shared – – – – –

PCI_1 – shared – – – – – –

LAN shared – – – – – – –

VGA shared – – – – – – –

USB 2.0 Controller1 – – – – – – – shared

USB 2.0 Controller2 – – – – – – – shared

XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – –

SATA Controller1 – – – shared – – – –

SATA Controller2 – – – shared – – – –

HD Audio – – – – – – shared –

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1.9 Jumpers

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap 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
data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

<Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter

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• 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 battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut
down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to
default values.

1.10 Connectors

3

7

2

91011

1

12

8

4 5

6

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.

2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

VGA-compatible devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port.

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED
indicators.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other

audio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and

8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink).

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.

This port connects to a microphone.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center

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7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

AGNDNCSENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 3.0 devices.

9. DVI-D port.

This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D cannot be converted

to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

10. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device via an

optical S/PDIF cable.

11. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected
content.

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. 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 Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front

panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, ensure

that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an
AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6
Onboard Devices Conguration for details.

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2. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray])

SA

TA

6G_2

G

N

D

R

S

A

T

A

_T

X

P

2

R

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A

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1

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P8H77-M

P8H77-M Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77

chipset.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID].
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using NCQ, set the

SATA Mode Selection in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section

3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

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3. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [blue])

SA

TA

3G_4

G

N

D

R

S

A

T

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_

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4

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N

D

R

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R

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1

G

N

D

R

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P8H77-M

P8H77-M Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc
drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77

chipset.

• These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID].
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

• When using NCQ, set the

SATA Mode Selection in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section

3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

P8H77-M

P8H77-M USB3.0 Front panel connector

USB3_34

P8H77-M

P8H77-M USB2.0 connector

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0

specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel

cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have
a front panel USB 3.0 solution.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

48 MBps 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.

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6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Digital audio connector

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Serial port (COM1) connector

PIN 1

COM1

D

C

D

T

X

D

G

N

D

R

T

S

R

I

R

X

D

D

T

R

D

S

R

C

T

S

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

CHA_FAN

P8H77-M

P8H77-M fan connectors

Rotation

+12V

GND

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the

system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS FAN Xpert feature.

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to
the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment.

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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

P8H77-M

P8H77-M ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

PIN 1

GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND

-12 Volts
+3 Volts

+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts

EATX12V

+12V DC

+12V DC

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

GND

GND

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum

power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system

will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system

with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot
up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power
or above to ensure the system stability.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

P8H77-M

P8H77-M System panel connector

PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to

the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin 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.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.

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11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Parallel Port Connector

LPT

PIN 1

SLCTPEBUSY

ACK#

PD7

PD6

PD5

PD4

PD3

PD2

PD1

PD0

STB#

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

SLIN#

INIT#

ERR#

AFD

P8H77-M

P8H77-M TPM Connector

PIN 1

TPM

SB_SUS_STAT
GND
+3VSB
SMBSCL
LAD0
+3V
LAD3
PCIRST#
FRAME
PCICLK

RESET

GPIO

SERIRQ

SMBSDA

GND
LAD1
LAD2

PWROWN

GND

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT

standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

The TPM module is purchased separately.

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1.11 Onboard switches

P8H77-M

P8H77-M MemOK! switch

Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case

system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.

MemOK! switch

Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure,
and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the
MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility
tuning for successful boot.

• Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system
and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes
about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails,
the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the
DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing
set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the
DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the

Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off
the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot
and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that
the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

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1.12 Onboard LEDs

SB_PWR

ON

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

P8H77-M

P8H77-M Onboard LED

P8H77-M

P8H77-M DRAM LED

DRAM LED

1. Standby Power 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-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

2. DRAM LED

DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an
error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem
is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root
problem within a second.

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1.13 Software support

1.13.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 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
the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

1.13.2 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 to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu
if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

The following screen is for reference only.

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing

Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in 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.

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1.14 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies

This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the

Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:

• Intel

• Intel

• Intel

1.14.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies

In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must
meet the following requirements:

®

Smart Response Technology

®

Rapid Start Technology

®

Smart Connect Technology

1. CPU: Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family

2. OS: Windows® 7 operating systems

3. SSD: One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary.

Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition
capacity, and system memory requirements.

4. HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.

5. DRAM: To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is
required.

Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before
creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

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SSD Capacity Requirements

SSD Partition Capacity
Requirements

2GB 4GB 8GB

System DRAM

Intel® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB

Intel® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB

Intel® Smart Response
and
Intel® Rapid Start

and 2GB
partition

(SSD size >

22GB)

Separate 20GB

Intel® Smart Response,
Intel® Rapid Start,

storage combinations

and

®

Intel® Smart Connect

Intel

• The SSD used for Intel® Rapid Start and Intel® Smart Response is not allowed for
creating RAID.

• Due to OS behavior, Intel
system memory under Windows® 7 32-bit operating system.

®

• Only Intel

• The performance of Intel

internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® 2012 Desktop

responsiveness technologies.

Technology vary by the installed SSD.

Separate 20GB
and 2GB partition

(SSD size >

22GB)

®

Rapid Start Technology works inefciently with over 4G

®

Smart Response Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage

Separate
20GB and 4GB
partition

(SSD size >

24GB)

Separate
20GB and 4GB
partition

(SSD size >

24GB)

Separate
20GB and 8GB
partition

(SSD size >

28GB)

Separate 20GB
and 8GB
partition

(SSD size >

28GB)

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1.14.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed
fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up

hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benets are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced
load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down

by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin.

Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to
[RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for
details

Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2. Click the

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Using the Intel® Smart Response
Technology

1. Click Accelerate to launch Smart

Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software.

Response Technology settings.

2. a. Select the SSD you want to use to

b. Select the size allocated for SSD

c. Select which HDD for caching.

d.

Maximized mode: WRITE BACK,

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accelerate your storage system

caching.

Enhanced mode: WRITE
THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at
the same time.

write to SSD and write back to HDD
in a later time.

3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable
this function, and select Change Mode to
switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/

Maximized.

• To enable Intel® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and
a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.

• If you want to restore the OS, go to
remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology.

Refer to Chapter 4, section Installing Serial ATA hard disk for the entry of BIOS Option
ROM.

• The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. If it exceeds, the storage capacity left
out for caching can still be identied by the system for normal storage.

BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and

1.14.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping

mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the congured SSD provides a faster
wake-up response time, but keeps the energy in a low prole.

• Before applying Intel® Rapid Start Technology, go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Conguration in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

• Ensure to follow the procedure
Start function. Error message appears if you install the Intel® Rapid Start Utility before
creating a partition.

Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel Rapid

Creating a partition

• Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect
partitioning process will result to data loss.

• Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance.

1. Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management.

2. Select the SSD that you want to create the partition.

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3. Right click the New Volume
that you want to shrink from,
and select Shrink Volume.

4. If your SSD is not initialized and

unformatted:

a. Right click the disk that

you want to create the
partition, and select
Initialize.

b. Right click the unallocated volume, select

New Simple Volume, and follow the

remaining steps.

If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel®
Smart Response, you can not see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your
cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the
Intel® Rapid Start partition.

5. Key in the required partition

size, and must be equal to

the system DRAM memory
(1GB = 1024MB). Click
Shrink.

Go to

Start > Control Panel
> System and Security
> System, and check the

DRAM size information.

The unallocated volume is

allocated to the selected
disk.

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6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories >
Command Prompt tool.

7. Type

diskpart and press Enter.

8. In the diskpart prompt, type
list disk after DISKPART,
and press Enter. Select the
disk with the unallocated
volume by typing select
disk x (x = disk number), and
press Enter.

• The value “x” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition.

• Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD.

9. Type

create partition

primary, and press Enter.

10. After creating a primary
partition, type detail
disk, and press Enter
to view the details of the
partitioned disk.

11. Select the RAW volume

which has the same size

as the shrinked volume,
type select volume x
(x = number), and press
Enter to store the Intel®
Rapid Start partition.

The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.

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12. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until
the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition.

The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table
store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is

identied.

13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.

The partition for Intel® Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted,
and this results to function failure of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the
OS

Install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology rst from your support DVD in order to launch the

®

Rapid Start Manager.

Intel

After creating the partition, launch the Intel® Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the
Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

1. Click the

Show hidden icons arrow from the right side
of the task bar, and click Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Manager icon.

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2. Tick On in the Status eld to enable the function, and click Save.

Select and click to enable or
disable the function

Click to enable or disable
battery saving mode. This
function only applies to
notebooks.

Click to enable or disable the timer. When enabled, move the scroll
bar to the desired time. When the system is idle for more than the time
period you set, the system automatically goes into the Intel® Rapid Start
mode. Default time is 10 minutes.

Click to save the
settings made.

Click to cancel the
settings made.

Recovering the partition

This procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and

recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid® Start Technology installation.

1. Run the

2. Type

3. At the diskpart prompt, type

4. Select the disk (SSD)

Command Prompt tool.

diskpart and press Enter.

list disk after DISKPART,

and press Enter.

where the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology is installed for
volume recovery, type select
disk x (x = number), and
press Enter.

The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.

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5. Type list partition,

press Enter, and select the
partition where the Intel®
Rapid Start Technology is
installed by typing select
partition x (x = number),
and press Enter.

The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.

6. Type

delete partition override, and press Enter. The diskpart utility deletes

the selected partition.

7. In the desktop, click

Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage.

8. In the Computer Management window, click

Disk Management, right click the shrinked
new volume, and select Extend Volume.

9. As the Extend Volume Wizard appears,

click Next.

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10. Click Next after selecting the default

selected disk.

11. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel® Rapid Start

Technology partition.

12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.

13. Go to

Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the

Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

1.14.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology

The Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that provides the latest content updates

and energy efciency to your computer’s platform.

Once installed and activated, the Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically wakes up the
system from sleeping mode, performs user state gathering, and initiates re-entry to sleeping
mode to wake-up after a set time interval.

• Intel® Smart Connect Technology supports Windows® Live Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and
Seesmic applications.

• It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Conguration in the BIOS before applying

the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH
Conguration, and enable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology.

Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

2. Go to

3. As the setup wizard appears, click

4. Tick

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Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology.

Next to begin the setup.

I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and click Next.

5. Select all and click Next for
Custom Setup.

6. Click Install to proceed the installation.

7. Click

Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel® Smart Connect

Technology to take effect.

Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology

• Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the desktop,
and enter the applications, passwords.

• Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel
Technology.

1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology.

2. In the

Basic tab, click Enable Updating. When enabled, the Advanced tab is

available for advanced function settings.

®

Smart Connect

The Advanced tab is activated
when updating is enabled

Click to congure

the basic settings

Click to enable or
disable the function

When the scroll bar
is activated, adjust
the waking up time
period for Internet data
update.

Click to view version information
and help topics

When updating is
enabled, click to reset
all settings to default.

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3. To disable the
updating function, click
Disable Updating.
Clicking this button
automatically disables

the conguration in the

Advanced tab. To reset
to defaults, click Reset
All to Defaults.

4. In the Advanced tab,
set up the schedule
during low power usage
time period for power
saving. This setting
only applies to the
assigned time period.

5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click Topics to learn more
about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its conguration.

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Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to

restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility.

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.

• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.

2. Click the

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.

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 > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to
launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.

2. Click

a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, then click

c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click

Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The

ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the following methods:

Updating from the Internet

Next.

Next.

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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select Update BIOS from le, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

Open window, then click Open.

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 le from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Enter the

Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ

Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then

press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS

update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function supports USB ash 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 boot
failure!

Folder Info eld.

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS

le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS
le.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into

P8H77M.CAP.

• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the

USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS
le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system
compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!

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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also

allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or

gets corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT32/16 format and single

partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.

NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Booting the system in DOS environment

1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the
Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot
device.

BIOS Boot Device

3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the
item number.

4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).

d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

Update ROM

3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select
the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to
conrm BIOS update.

4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater.
Restart your computer.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!

• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt
after updating BIOS.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9
Exit menu for details.

• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have

disconnected them.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS

screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst 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 to
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may
not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on
how to erase the RTC RAM.

BIOS menu screen

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select

the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot
key for the advanced BIOS settings.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details.

Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode

Selects the Advanced
mode functions

Selects the boot
device priority

Displays the Advanced mode menus

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The

Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

Power Saving mode

Normal mode

Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side

Loads optimized default

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Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.

Back button

Menu items

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Menu bar

Conguration elds

General help

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have

their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click
this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Navigation keys

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Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration

options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.

Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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2.3 Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

2.3.1 System Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options:
[English] [Español] [РРРРРРР]

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.4 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.

• The

Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not

Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only

selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator

password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

User Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display the following items:

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2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]

Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the
CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values

range from 80MHz to 300MHz.

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3­800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3­2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and

allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Light Power

Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]

2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]

[OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency.
[Cancel] Select [Cancel] to use a xed iGPU frequency.

2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press <Enter>.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.

2.4.6 CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or
the numeric keypad to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU
model.

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and

core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and
decreased average heat production.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

[Disabled] Disables this function.

conditions.

The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.

2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM

CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working

voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage, and
a better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the
system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100%

(Extreme). Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.

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CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx]

Allows you to set a xed CPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The
values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.

CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]

Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands. Conguration options:
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment]

DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode. The
thermal conditions should be monitored.

Manual Adjustment [Medium]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual Adjustment]. Select [Ultra
Fast] for a faster response. The reaction time will be longer when [Regular] is selected.

Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]

CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]

DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s

phase.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.

[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.

CPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]

Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.

iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Load-line Calibration is dened by Intel VRM specications and affects iGPU voltage. The

iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to the integrated graphics loading. Higher
load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but
increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from
the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 50% (High) and

100% (Extreme). Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]

iGPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]

Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters.
The thermal conditions should be monitored.

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Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.

2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

[Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.

[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.

CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.

[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V
interval.

CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you

to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system
unstable.

2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V
interval.

According to Intel CPU specication, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may

damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage
requirement below 1.65V.

2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.610V to 1.560V with a 0.005V
interval.

2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.7350V to

1.6850V with a 0.005V interval.

2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]

• The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA
Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels

of high voltage settings.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.

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2.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

2.5.1 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.

The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).

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Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

[Disabled] Disables this function.

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

[Disabled] Disables this function.

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Power Management Conguration

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to
[Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU C1E [Auto]

Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the

Enhanced Halt State. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

[Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

[Disabled]

2.5.2 PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]

ISCT Configuration [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.5.3 SATA Conguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.

SATA Mode Selection [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning

messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID]

and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Conguration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally

optimize the order of commands.

hard disk drives.

2.5.4 System Agent Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Graphics Conguration

Primary Display [Auto]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration

options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI]

iGPU Memory [64M]

Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU.

Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use

when idle. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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iGPU Multi-Monitor [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu MVP function support, set this item to

[Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU shared system memory size is
xed in 64MB. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NB PCIe Conguration

Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.

PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to congure the PCIE x16_1 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

2.5.5 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

[Disabled] Disables the function.

Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]

Allows you to select an operation mode for the Intel xHCI controller. Conguration options:

[Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

[Disabled] Disables the function.

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

(OS).

feature.

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to
[Enabled].

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Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high­denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.

[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to

enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

Parallel Port Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration.

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Conguration options: [Auto]
[IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh;
IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]

Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]

Allows you to change the printer port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode]

[EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP
and EPP 1.7 Mode]

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2.5.7 APM

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.

[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.

[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.

[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

before the AC power loss.

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.

2.5.8 Network Stack

Network Stack [Disable Link]

This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options:

[Disable Link] [Enabled]

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is

disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Conguration options: [Disable Link]

[Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is

disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Conguration options: [Disable Link]

[Enabled]

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2.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.

Scroll down to display the following items:

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard
temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan

speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld

shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.

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2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the
appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.

[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 20ºC to 75ºC.

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at
the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 20ºC to 75ºC.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0%
to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum

duty cycle.

temperature.

The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].

2.6.5 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

Allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]

[On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.

Post Report [5 sec]

This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to

set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. Conguration options: [1 sec] [2

sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot

[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party

sequence.

manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.

2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup

[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.

program.

2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]

[Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot.

[Disable UEFI] Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot.

[Disable Legacy] Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot.

2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]

[Legacy ROM] Launch Legacy ROM

[EFI Compatibe ROM] Launch UEFI Compatible ROM

2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities

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.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.

2.7.9 Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.

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2.8 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.

For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.

Label

Allows you to input the label of the setup prole.

Save to Prole

Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load from Prole

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole

number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system
boot failure!

• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/CPU
conguration and BIOS version.

2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information

DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]

Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the

selected slot. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2]

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2.9 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.

Load Optimized Defaults

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 conrmation window appears.

Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to

ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,

a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.

ASUS EZ Mode

This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available devices that have a lesystem.

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Appendices

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different 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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

IC: Canadian Compliance Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS

210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer

un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

ASUS P8H77-M A-1

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

KC: Korea Warning Statement

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for
protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly
recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please
go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different
regions.

A-2 Appendices

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax [phone]
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component) [phone]
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) [phone]
Support Fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We, the undersigned,

Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address, City:

4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

Country:

TAIWAN

Authorized representative in Europe:

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH

Address, City:

HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN

Country:

GERMANY

declare the following apparatus:

Product name : Motherboard

Model name : P8H77-M

conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:

2004/108/EC-EMC Directive

EN 55022:2010

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006

EN 55024:2010

EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN 55020:2007+A11:2011

1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive

EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)

EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)

EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)

EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)

EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)

EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)

EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11)

EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)

EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)

EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1(2010-02)

EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1(2010-02)

EN 50360:2001

EN 62479:2010

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)

EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)

EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)

EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)

EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)

EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)

EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)

EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)

EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)

EN 50385:2002

EN 62311:2008

2006/95/EC-LVD Directive

EN 60950-1 / A11:2009

EN 60950-1 / A12:2011

EN 60065:2002 / A2:2010

EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011

2009/125/EC-ErP Directive

Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008

Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009

Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009

2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 121001

CE marking

Declaration Date: Dec. 12, 2012

Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012

Position : CEO

Name : Jerry Shen

Signature : __________

(EC conformity marking)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International

Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/[phone]

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Model Number : P8H77-M

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators

FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President

Signature :

Date : Dec. 30, 2011

Ver. 110101