Asus P8H77-M PRO User Manual

P8H77-M PRO

Motherboard

E7508

Third Edition

June 2012

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Contents

Contents......................................................................................................................	iii
Safety information......................................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................................	vii
P8H77-M PRO specifications summary....................................................................	ix

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!	.....................................................................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents.......................................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features..........................................................................................		1-2
	1.3.1 ........................................................................	Product highlights	1-2
	1.3.2 ................................................	DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design	1-3
	1.3.3 ............................................................	ASUS Exclusive Features	1-4
	1.3.4 .....................................................	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	1-5
	1.3.5 ..............................................................................	ASUS EZ DIY	1-5
	1.3.6 ..................................................................	Other special features	1-6

Chapter 2:		Hardware information
2.1	Before you proceed....................................................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview...............................................................................		2-2
	2.2.1	Motherboard layout......................................................................	2-2
	2.2.2	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................	2-4
	2.2.3	System memory...........................................................................	2-5
	2.2.4	Expansion slots..........................................................................	2-14
	2.2.5	Jumper.......................................................................................	2-16
	2.2.6	Onboard switches......................................................................	2-17
	2.2.7	Onboard LEDs...........................................................................	2-19
	2.2.8	Internal connectors....................................................................	2-21
2.3	Building your computer system..............................................................		2-29
	2.3.1	Additional tools and components to build a PC system.............	2-29
	2.3.2	CPU installation.........................................................................	2-30
	2.3.3	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation..............................	2-32
	2.3.4	DIMM installation.......................................................................	2-34
	2.3.5	Motherboard installation............................................................	2-35
	2.3.6	ATX Power connection..............................................................	2-37
	2.3.7	SATA device connection............................................................	2-38
	2.3.8	Front I/O Connector...................................................................	2-39
	2.3.9	Expension Card installation.......................................................	2-40
	2.3.10	Rear panel connection...............................................................	2-41
	2.3.11	Audio I/O connections................................................................	2-43

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2.4	Starting up for the first time....................................................................	2-45
2.5	Turning off the computer.........................................................................	2-45

Chapter 3:		BIOS setup
3.1	Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................		3-1
3.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		3-1
	3.2.1	EZ Mode......................................................................................	3-2
	3.2.2	Advanced Mode...........................................................................	3-3
3.3	Main menu...................................................................................................		3-5
3.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................		3-7
3.5	Advanced menu........................................................................................		3-13
	3.5.1	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	3-14
	3.5.2	PCH Configuration.....................................................................	3-16
	3.5.3	SATAConfiguration....................................................................	3-18
	3.5.4	SystemAgent Configuration......................................................	3-19
	3.5.5	USB Configuration.....................................................................	3-20
	3.5.6	Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................	3-21
	3.5.7	APM...........................................................................................	3-23
	3.5.8	Network Stack............................................................................	3-24
3.6	Monitor menu............................................................................................		3-24
3.7	Boot menu.................................................................................................		3-27
3.8	Tools menu................................................................................................		3-29
	3.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.............................................................	3-29
	3.8.2	ASUS O.C. Profile.....................................................................	3-29
	3.8.3	ASUS SPD Information..............................................................	3-30
3.9	Exit menu...................................................................................................		3-31
3.10	Updating BIOS..........................................................................................		3-32
	3.10.1	ASUS Update utility...................................................................	3-32
	3.10.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.............................................................	3-35
	3.10.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.................................................	3-36
	3.10.4	ASUS BIOS Updater..................................................................	3-37

Chapter 4:		Software support
4.1	Installing an operating system..................................................................		4-1
4.2	Support DVD information...........................................................................		4-1
	4.2.1	Running the support DVD............................................................	4-1
	4.2.2	Obtaining the software manuals..................................................	4-2

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4.3	Software information..................................................................................		4-3
	4.3.1	AI Suite II.....................................................................................	4-3
	4.3.2	TurboV EVO................................................................................	4-4
	4.3.3	DIGI+ VRM..................................................................................	4-6
	4.3.4	EPU.............................................................................................	4-8
	4.3.5	FAN Xpert....................................................................................	4-9
	4.3.6	Probe II......................................................................................	4-10
	4.3.7	USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................	4-11
	4.3.8	MyLogo2....................................................................................	4-12
	4.3.9	Audio configurations..................................................................	4-14
4.4	Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.....		4-15
	4.4.1	System Requirements ..............................................................	4-15
	4.4.2	Intel® Smart Response Technology...........................................	4-17
	4.4.3	Intel® Rapid Start Technology....................................................	4-18
	4.4.4	Intel® Smart Connect Technology..............................................	4-24
4.5	RAID configurations.................................................................................		4-27
	4.5.1	RAID definitions.........................................................................	4-27
	4.5.2	Installing Serial ATA hard disks..................................................	4-28
	4.5.3	Setting the RAID item in BIOS...................................................	4-28
	4.5.4	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................	4-28
4.6	Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................		4-32
	4.6.1	Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.................	4-32
	4.6.2	Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®..................................	4-32
	4.6.3	Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation.......	4-33
	4.6.4	Using a USB floppy disk drive...................................................	4-34

Chapter 5:		Multiple GPU technology support
5.1	ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...................................................................		5-1
	5.1.1	Requirements..............................................................................	5-1
	5.1.2	Before you begin..........................................................................	5-1
	5.1.3	Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards.................................	5-2
	5.1.4	Installing the device drivers.........................................................	5-3
	5.1.5	Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology................................	5-3
5.2	LucidLogix Virtu MVP.................................................................................		5-4
	Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP....................................................................		5-4
	Setting up your display.................................................................................		5-5
	Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP................................................................		5-6
Appendices
Notices	.....................................................................................................................		A-1
ASUS contact information......................................................................................			A-4

Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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 component.

•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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuit, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where the product may be exposed to moisture.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

Thisuserguidecontainstheinformationyouneedwheninstallingandconfiguringthemotherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard.

•Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists hardware setup procedures you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.

•Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

•Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and configure multipleATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task.

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

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> + <Del>

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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

Graphics

Multi-GPU support

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

Supports 22nm and 32nm 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.

Intel® H77 Express Chipset

4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.

C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* 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.

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

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

Intel® 3rd generation processors.

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

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

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

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port

-Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution

2560x1600@60Hz

-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® InTru™ 3D/Insider™/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/HD Graphics

-Maximum shared memory of 1696MB

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology*

*LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems.

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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® Smart Connect Technology*
	Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller**

-1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0 Gb/s ready)

-1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue)

*Supports on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows® 7 Operating Systems.

**These SATA ports are for data storage only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

LAN	Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller
Audio	Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
	- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
	- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
	- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-
	Retasking
	- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
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)
	Intel® H77 Express Chipset
	- 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.

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ASUS unique features	ASUS DIGI+ VRM
	-	Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU
	-	and iGPU
		ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design

		ASUS EPU
		-	EPU, EPU swtich
		ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features:
		- ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network
			bandwidth domination for top network program in use
		- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0
			UASP standard
		- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
		- 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
		-	ASUS GPU Boost
		-	ASUS Turbo V
		-	ASUS MemOK!
		- ASUS AI Suite II
		-	ASUS Low EMI
		-	ASUS ESD
		ASUS Q-Design
		-	ASUS Q-Shield
		-	ASUS Q-Slot
		-	ASUS Q-DIMM
		-	ASUS Q-Connector
		ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
		- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS
		Heatsink Solution
		-	ASUS Fan Xpert
		ASUS EZ DIY
		- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics
		user interface
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 2
		-	ASUS MyLogo 2
	ASUS exclusive	Precision Tweaker 2:
	overclocking features	-	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
		SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
		- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to
			300MHz at 1MHz increment
		Overclocking Protection:
		- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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Rear panel I/O ports		1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
		1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
		1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
		1 x DisplayPort
		1 x HDMI port
		1 x DVI port
		1 x RGB port
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		1 x eSATA 6.0Gb/s port
		8-channel audio ports
Internal I/O connectors		1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB
		3.0/2.0 ports
		3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB
		2.0/1.1 ports
		1 x System panel connector
		1 x S/PDIF Out connector
		1 x AAFP connector
		4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
		3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1 x navy blue)
		1 x Front panel audio connector
		1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
		2 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin)
		1 x Power fan connector (3-pin)
		1 x COM connector
		1 x LPT connector
		1 x Clear CMOS Jumper
		1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
		1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
		1 x EPU Switch
		1 x GPU Switch
		1 x MemOK! Button
BIOS features		64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
		BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
		2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3
		Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
		Detect) memory information
Manageability		WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

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Accessories	2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
	2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
	1 x User’s manual
	1 x ASUS Q-Shield
	1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only)
	1 x Support DVD
Support DVD contents	Drivers
	ASUS Update
	ASUS Utilities
	Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor	uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.5cm x 24.5cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

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

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and supports the latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you install the motherboard, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

		Manual
		User
	ASUS P8H77-M PRO	User manual	Support DVD
	motherboard
	2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables	2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables	1 x ASUS Q-Shield
	1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

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

•The illustrations above are for reference only.Actual product specifications may vary.

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product 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 efficient 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 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.

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 users 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.

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S/PDIF out connector at the rear I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the rear I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format, maintaining the best signal quality possible.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is an integrated Gb LAN controller. It’s enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.

8-channel high definition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High DefinitionAudio, previously codenamedAzalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks. Users are notified when audio devices are plugged in to the incorrect Line-in, Line-out, and Mic port.

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. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

1.3.2DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design

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 efficiently 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 Efficiency All Around

Tap into the world’s first 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.

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1.3.3ASUS 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 significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

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 configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific 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 userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable systemlevel 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 of use functions, without having 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 overclocking a few clicks away. Moreover, theASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

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1.3.4ASUS 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 fins provide a visual design flair, while also effectively cooling down hot airflows generated by the PCH chipset. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with an elegant appearance!.

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds 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 profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first 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 with native 64-bit operating systems 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 frequently accessed information

-ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Shield

The specially designedASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

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ASUS Q-Connector

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

1.3.6Other 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® processor graphics

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® Virtu MVP could 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 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 flexibility and efficiency.

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

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

DisplayPort 1.1a Support

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray Discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.

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HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High Definition 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 efficiency requirement in terms of energy consumption. This is in line with theASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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Hardware information

2.1Before 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 disconnected from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2.1Motherboard layout

1				2	3				4	5	1				6
											24.4cm(9.6in)
					GPU_Boost
	KB_USB3_34						GPU_LED				CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN
						DIGI
						+EPU

SPDIF_O

_HDMI

_DP ASM 1442

DVI_VGA

ESATA 6G _USB3_12

LAN1_USB12

AUDIO

EATX12V

LGA1155

CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

		DDR3 DIMM A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)	DDR3 DIMM A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)	DDR3 DIMM B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)	DDR3 DIMM B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

USB3_34 EATXPWR

SATA6G_E1

	7
	8
	2
	9
4cm(9.6in)	10
24

PCIEX16_1

11

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8111F

9172

1 2

RTL

Marvell®

_ _

SATA6G SATA6G

12

PCIEX1_1

8Mb

Intel

®

1 2

Super

BIOS

SATA3G

SATA3G

I/O

PCIEX1_2

H77

3 4

13

SATA3G

SATA3G

14

PCIEX16_1

EPU EPU_LED

ALC

892

SPDIF_OUT

SB_PWR

15

TB_Header

LPT

COM1

USB910

USB78

USB56

CLRTC

AAFP

PANEL

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots		Page
1.	CPU,Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin	2-24
	CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
2.	EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)	2-25
3.	GPU Boost switch	2-16
4.	GPU Boost LED	2-18
5.	Intel® CPU socket	2-4
6.	DDR3 DIMM sockets	2-5
7.	MemOK! switch	2-15
8.	DRAM LED	2-17
9.	USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)	2-22
10.	Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_E1	2-21
	[navy blue])
11.	EPU switch	2-16
12.	Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2	2-19
	[gray])
13.	Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4,	2-20
	[Blue])
14.	EPU LED	2-17
15.	Onboard LED (SB_PWR)	2-17
16.	System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)	2-26
17.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	2-14
18.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)	2-22
19.	Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)	2-25
20.	LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT )	2-24
21.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	2-23
22.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	2-23

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The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Celeron® / Pentium® Processors.

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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

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

•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.

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2.2.3System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

DIMM A1 DIMM A2

DIMM B1 DIMM B2

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Recommended memory configurations

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Memory configurations

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

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

•According to Intel CPU specifications, 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 OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS is 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 OS.

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

For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

•This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• 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 frequency or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for latest QVL.

P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2400 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
CORSAIR	CMGTX8(XMP)	8GB (2GBx4)	SS	-	-	10-12-10-27	1.65V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP)	16GB	DS	-	-	11-11-11-31	1.65V	•	•
		(4x4GB)
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	•	•

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DDR3 2250 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
KINGMAX	KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•

P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2200 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
G.SKILL	F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)	4GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V
		(2X2GB)
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)	4GB	DS	-	-	-	1.5V-1.7V	•
		(2X2GB)
KINGMAX	FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.5V-1.7V	•	•	•

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DDR3 2133 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
A-DATA	AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)	2GB	SS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.55-1.75V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP	16GB	DS	-	-	9-11-10-27	1.50V	•	•	•
	1.3)	(4x4GB)
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)	16GB	DS	-	-	9-11-10-28	1.65V	•	•	•
		(4GBx4)
GEIL	GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V	•	•
GEIL	GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/	8GB (4x2GB)	DS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	8GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/	8GB (4x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	8GX(XMP)

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
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	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/	4GB (2x2GB) DS		-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB (2x2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/	6GB (3x2GB) DS		-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/	6GB (3x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
Transcend	TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)	8GB (2x4GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.6V	•	•	•
Asint	SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)	4GB	DS	HYNIX	H5TQ2G83BFR	-	-	•	•	•
					H9C
PATRIOT	PVT36G2000LLK	6GB (3x2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•	•

P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
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)	16GB	DS	-	-	9-10-9-28	1.5V	•	•	•
		(4GBx4)
G.SKILL	F3-14900CL10Q2-	64GB	DS	-	-	10-11-10-30	1.5V	•	•	•
	64GBZLD(XMP)	(8GBx8)
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)	16GB	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
		(4GBx4)
KINGSTON	KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)	6GB (3x2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G	8GB (4GBx2)	DS	-	-	-	1.5V	•	•	•

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