Asus P8H77-V User Manual

P8H77-V

Motherboard

E8084

Third Edition
January 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

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

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

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Special features ............................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM ........................................................................... 1-3

1.1.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution.........................................................1-4

1.1.4 ASUS EZ DIY ..................................................................................1-4

1.1.5 Other special features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.2 Before you proceed ...................................................................................... 1-6

1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-7

1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................1-7

1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................1-7

1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................1-8

1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................1-9

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................. 1-10

1.4.1 CPU installation ............................................................................ 1-11

1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................................. 1-13

1.5 System memory .......................................................................................... 1-15

1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................1-15

1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................................1-16

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-23

1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................................... 1-24

1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-24

1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................................... 1-24

1.6.3 PCI slots ........................................................................................1-24

1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ............................................................... 1-24

1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots ....................................................... 1-25

1.7 Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-26

1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-27

1.8.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................................1-27

1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................1-29

1.9 Onboard switches ......................................................................................1-37

1.10 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................1-38

1.11 Software support ........................................................................................ 1-40

1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-40

1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................1-40

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................2-1

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

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................................... 2-4

2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................2-6

2.3 Main menu ................................................................................................... 2-10

2.3.1 System Language [English] .......................................................... 2-10

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................................2-10

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................................2-10

2.3.4 Security .........................................................................................2-10

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 2-12

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] .............................................................2-13

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................................2-13

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Enabled] ............................................. 2-13

2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK] ............................................................................ 2-13

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

2.4.6 CPU Power Management ............................................................. 2-14

2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM ....................................................................................2-15

2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] ...........................................................2-16

2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] .................................................................... 2-16

2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] ...................................................................2-17

2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto] ....................................................................... 2-17

2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] ..................................................................2-17

2.4.13 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] ................................................................ 2-17

2.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................... 2-18

2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................................2-18

2.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................................2-20

2.5.3 SATA Conguration ....................................................................... 2-21

2.5.4 System Agent Conguration ......................................................... 2-21

2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................................ 2-22

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................................... 2-22

2.5.7 APM ..............................................................................................2-23

2.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................................... 2-24

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 2-25

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...................... 2-25

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed ............................................... 2-25

2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................2-26

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2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ................................................. 2-26

2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................2-27

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................2-27

2.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................... 2-28

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................................... 2-28

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................................2-28

2.7.3 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ......................................................2-28

2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................................... 2-29

2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................2-29

2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] ...................... 2-29

2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] ..................................................2-29

2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................................2-29

2.7.9 Boot Override ................................................................................ 2-29

2.8 Tools menu .................................................................................................. 2-30

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................................2-30

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole ......................................................................... 2-30

2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ................................................................. 2-30

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-31

Appendices

Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3

v

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 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.

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 circuits, 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 it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

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

•
technician or your retailer.

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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.

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.

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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.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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P8H77-V specications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Multi-GPU support

LAN

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /Core™ i5 /

Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® ProcessorsProcessors

Supports 22/32nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

• The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.

• Refer to 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 Prole (XMP)

• DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel®
3rd generation processors.

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

• Refer to Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied
Vendors List).

• When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity 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.

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

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1

and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

• PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™
processors.

Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, RGB ports

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

Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

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

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

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/

Insider™

Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Supports Lucidlogix® Virtu MVP™ Technology*

• LucidLogix LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

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P8H77-V specications summary

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Storage

Audio

USB

ASUS unique
features

Intel® H77 Express Chipset

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

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

• Supports on Intel Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows® 7

operating systems.

VIA® VT1708S 8-channel high denition audio CODEC

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-

retasking

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

Intel® H77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo

Mode and 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.

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

- ASUS 6+1+2 Phase Power Design

ASUS Protect 3.0

- EPU

- ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

- Low EMI

- ESD

- 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- ASUS AI Suite II

- TurboV

- GPU Boost

- MemOK!

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring graphics user interface

- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution and MOS heatsink

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2™

ASUS Q-Design:

- ASUS Q-Slot

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P8H77-V specications summary

ASUS exclusive
overclocking features

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port

Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

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

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)

1 x Optical S/PDIF output port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

6-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports

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 CPU fan connector (4-pin)

2 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin)

1 x Power fan connector (3-pin)

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x COM connector

1 x S/PDIF output connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x GPU Boost switch

1 x MemOK! button

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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P8H77-V specications summary

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support DVD contents Drivers

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 8.9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.6 cm)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

BIOS 2.6, 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

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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Package contents

P8H77-V

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

USB56USB78USB910

USB3_34

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

VIA

VT1708S

DIGI

+VRM

AR

8161

COM1

64Mb
BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

22.6cm(8.9in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

Intel

®

H77

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)

USB3_12

ASM
1083

SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1

SATA6G_2SATA3G_4 SATA6G_1

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

EATXPWR

LGA1155

AUDIO

KB_USB3_34

LAN1_USB12

SPDIF_O

_HDMI

_DP

DVI_VGA

AAFP

PWR_FAN

EATX12V

GPU_Boost

GPU_LED

User Guide

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P8H77-V motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables

1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD

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

• The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary

with different models.

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xiv

Product introduction

1

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

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

This motherboard supports the 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 out 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, IntelIntel® H77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the
latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

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 Core™ processors.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using an installed
fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.

Key benets include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the

elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with
hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system.

* Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor

family on Windows® 7™ operating systems.

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.

The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

ASUS P8H77-V

1-1

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Your computer could receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even
when setting the system to sleep. This means less time waiting for applications to start,

update and sync with the cloud, providing a more efcient way.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Allows your computer to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in seconds.
Saving system memory to the designed SSD, provides your computer a faster wake-up
response time, while keeping the energy use low.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel® H77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU

congurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand

new gaming style.

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 2133/1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz

frequencies.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

Double USB Access, Double Convenience

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-V affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

The Intel® H77 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)
interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with
enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

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

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

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

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

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

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 and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages 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.

EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through the 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.

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!

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.

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.

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ASUS TurboV

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.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused
by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).

1.1.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC
environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard
users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS

stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant
appearance!

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan 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 proles offer exible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

1.1.4 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS

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 natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit

operating systems.

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

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more
colorful and vivid image on your screen.

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

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS

le using the bundled support DVD or USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Q-Slot is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your DIY
experience.

1.1.5 Other special features

LucidLogix Virtu MVP

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

Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance,
provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not
required, the graphics control switches to the Intel® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe

graphics power use down to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. For users

searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and

best quality and efciency.

* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows

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

family.

®

7 operating system.

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. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals
through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and
enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.

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.

®

processor graphics and

®

Quick

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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.

1.2 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, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.

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1.3 Motherboard overview

1.3.1 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.

1.3.2 Screw holes

Place six 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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1.3.3 Motherboard layout

P8H77-V

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

USB56USB78USB910

USB3_34

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

VIA

VT1708S

DIGI

+VRM

AR

8161

COM1

64Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

22.6cm(8.9in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

Intel

®

H77

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)

USB3_12

ASM
1083

SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1

SATA6G_2SATA3G_4 SATA6G_1

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

EATXPWR

LGA1155

AUDIO

KB_USB3_34

LAN1_USB12

SPDIF_O

_HDMI

_DP

DVI_VGA

AAFP

PWR_FAN

EATX12V

GPU_Boost

GPU_LED

1 2 613 4

1

7

2

11

10

1718 16 15 14 13

9

5

8

12

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1.3.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin
PWR_FAN)

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-35

3. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-10

4. GPU Boost switch 1-38

5. GPU Boost LED 1-39

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-23

7. MemOK! switch 1-37

8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-39

9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-31

10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-38

11. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) 1-30

12. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-29

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-36

14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26

15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 1-31

16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-32

17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-34

18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-32

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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P8H77-V

P8H77-V CPU socket LGA1155

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

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.

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1.4.1 CPU installation

A

The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

2 3

1

A

B

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C

A

B

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1.4.2 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 2

A

B

B

A

3 4

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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1.5 System memory

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

1.5.1 Overview

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

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM 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_B1

Channel B DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2

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1.5.2 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 spec, 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 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 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
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.

P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

SS/DSChip

Vendors Part No. Size

Corsair CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) 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(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V • • •
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

• DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation

processors.

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

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DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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DDR3 2250 MHz (O.C.) capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2200 MHz (O.C.) capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

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(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V •

Kingmax FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • • •

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2133 MHz (O.C.) capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V • • •
Corsair CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V • • •
Corsair CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V • • •
Corsair CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V • • •
GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •
GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • •

Kingston KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 2000 MHz (O.C.) capability

Vendors Part No. Size

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •
Corsair CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V • • •
Corsair CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •
G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V • • •
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •
Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.6V • • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS HYNIX

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

H5TQ2G83BFR
H9C

- - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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DDR3 1866 MHz (O.C.) capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS

Corsair CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • •
Corsair CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •
Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - - 1.5V • • •

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA

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)

Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX(XMP)

Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

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

Kingston KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC

12GB(6 x
2GB)

16GB(4 x
4GB)

12GB(3 x
4GB)

12GB(3 x
4GB)

16GB(4 x
4GB)

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

3CCD-1509A
EL1126T

3CCD-1509A
EL1126T

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 • • •

D1288JPND
PLD9U

- - • • •

- - • • •

11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size

Kingston KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •
Kingston KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •

KHX1600C8D3T1K2/

Kingston

4GX(XMP)

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

KHX1600C9D3LK2/

Kingston

4GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/

Kingston

4GX(XMP)
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/

Kingston

6GX(XMP)

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 • • •
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 3128M8-GJ1D 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C - - • • •
Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C - - • • •

M2P2G64CB8HC9N­Elixir

DG(XMP)
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

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.35V • • •

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

6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

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

2GB DS - - - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

H5TQ2G83BFR
PBC

- - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

DDR3 1333 MHz 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 AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • •
A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - • • •
A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • •
A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • •
A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - • • •
A-DATA AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V •

AXDU1333GC2G9-

A-DATA

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 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • •
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •

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 256MBDCJGELC0401136 9-9-9-24 - • • •
Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

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

24GB(6 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

AM5D5808
APQSBG

AM5D5908
CEHSBG

- - • • •

- - • • •

ASUS P8H77-V

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)

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

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 - • • •
Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

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

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

F3-10600CL8D-

G.SKILL

2GBHK(XMP)
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

F3-10666CL8D­G.SKILL

4GBECO(XMP)

F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK
G.SKILL

(XMP)

F3-10666CL7D­G.SKILL

8GBRH(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(low
Kingston

prole)

KVR1333D3N9/2G
Kingston

(low prole)

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

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP
Kingston

(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(low
Kingston

prole)

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low
Kingston

prole)

Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

KHX1333C9D3UK2/
Kingston

4GX(XMP)

KVR1333D3N9/4G(low
Kingston

prole)

KVR1333D3N9/4G(low
Kingston

prole)

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

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

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 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 - - 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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DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)

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) 2GB(2x 1GB) SS - - 8 - • •
Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •
Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
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 - • • •

4GB DS Kingston D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

1GB SS NANYA

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

NT5CB256M8GN­CG

NT5CB128M8DN­CF

SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D

NT5CB128M8AN­CG

- - • • •

- - • • •

- - • • •

9 - • • •

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

ASUS P8H77-V

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DDR3 1066 MHz 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 - • • •
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • •

SS/DSChip

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

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM: Supports 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: Supports 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: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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

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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

A

ASUS P8H77-V

B

A

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1.6 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.

1.6.1 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.

1.6.2 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.

1.6.3 PCI slots

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

comply with PCI specications.

1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

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

that comply with the PCI Express specications.

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1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0

x16 graphic 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

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16

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

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when

• The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

graphics card to get better performance.

Refer to page 1-35 for details.

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 1-33 for
details.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

Intel PCH SATA Controller
#0

Intel PCH SATA Controller
#1

PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – – –

Atheros 8161 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE x1_1 – – shared – – – – –

PCIE x1_2 – – – shared – – – –

PCI slot 1 – shared – – – – – –

PCI slot 2 – – shared – – – – –

PCI slot 3 – – – shared – – – –

– – – shared – – – –

– – – shared – – – –

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1.7 Jumpers

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 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 <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to

reenter data.

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

• 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 so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter
settings to default values.

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1.8 Connectors

12

5 6 7 8

910

4

11

3

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1.8.1 Rear panel ports

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

2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an

optical S/PDIF cable.

3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer

speakers.

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4, 6,

and 8-channel audio congurations.

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

audio sources.

8. 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.

9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

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10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in the 8-

channel audio conguration.

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

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

12. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode. These two

9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

• Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_1-2 only support Windows® 7 operating system.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

®

13. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to

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

14. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system.

15. 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.

16. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

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1.8.2 Internal connectors

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P8H77-VP8H77-V

P8H77-V Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

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

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 2.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

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

•

When using NCQ, set the
section

2.5.3 SATA Conguration

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

SATA Mode Selection

for details.

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

in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to

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2. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])

P8H77-V

P8H77-V Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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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 2.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

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

•

When using NCQ, set the
section

2.5.3 SATA Conguration

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

SATA Mode Selection

for details.

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

in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to

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

P8H77-V

P8H77-V USB3.0 front panel connector

USB3_34

P8H77-V

P8H77-V USB2.0 connectors

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.

• Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_34 only supports Windows® 7 operating system
later versions.

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

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

P8H77-V

P8H77-V Digital audio connector

P8H77-V

P8H77-V Serial port (COM1) connector

PIN 1

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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.

6. 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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7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

P8H77-V fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN2

CHA FAN PWM

CHA FAN IN

CHA FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN1

CHA FAN PWM

CHA FAN IN

CHA FAN PWR

GND

P8H77-V

GND
+12V
Rotation

PWR_FAN

A

A

B D C

B

C

D

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

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, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support 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_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal
environment.

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8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

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

set the

Front Panel Type

AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to
this connector is set to
details.

item in the BIOS setup to

. See section

[HD]

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

if you want to connect an

[HD];

[AC97]

. By default,

for

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

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 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

com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

http://support.asus.

for details.

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

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 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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P8H77-V

P8H77-V MemOK! switch

1.9 Onboard switches

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.

1. 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.

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• Refer to section

• 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.

1.10 Onboard LEDs

for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

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2. GPU Boost switch

P8H77-V

P8H77-V GPU Boost switch

GPU Boost

SB_PWR

ON

Standby Power Powered Of

f

OFF

P8H77-V

P8H77-V Onboard LED

This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.

1.10 Onboard LEDs

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.

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2. DRAM LED

P8H77-V

P8H77-V DRAM LED

DRAM LED

P8H77-V

P8H77-V GPU Boost LED

GPU_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.

3. GPU Boost LED

The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to

Enable

.

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1.11 Software support

1.11.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8
Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to

maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.

• Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows®
Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.

1.11.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

To run the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD
automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and
Contact tabs to display their respective menus.

The following screen is for reference only.

Click an item to install

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Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information

If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

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BIOS information

2

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 Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > 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 Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup
menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the
following methods:

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Updating from the Internet

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 Next.

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

Next.

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 Open window, then click Open.

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

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.

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 Folder Info eld.

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

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

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• 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!

Chapter 2: Getting started

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

P8H77V.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

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 BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the

optical drive as the 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 d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C

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

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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.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H77-V
VER: 0303
DATE: 12/21/2011

PATH: A:\

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

P8H77V.CAP 8390656 2011-12-21 17:30:48

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.

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

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prompt after updating BIOS.

Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9
Exit menu for details.

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

•

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

•

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 1.7 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
boot device
priority

Selects the
Advanced mode
functions

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

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Power Saving mode

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

system.

Loads optimized default

Normal mode

Selects the boot device priority

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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

Menu bar

Conguration elds

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

Atheros Lan Enabled

Atheros Rom Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Submenu item

Ai Tweaker

Disabled
Enabled

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Atheros Lan

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

Atheros Lan HELP

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

General help

Exit

Navigation keys

Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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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>.

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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

BIOS Version 0303 x64
Build Date 12/21/2011
ME Version 8.0.0.1296
South Bridge Stepping 04/B2

CPU Information

Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz
Speed 3300 MHz

Memory Information
Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3)

Memory Frequency 1333 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Fri 12/21/2011]
System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

Exit

2.3.1 System Language [English]

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

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 1.7 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 Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

<Enter>.

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

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

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 User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

<Enter>.

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

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.

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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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 3700MHz

Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled

> GPU Boost

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

> DIGI+ VRM

CPU Voltage 1.096V Offset Mode

CPU Offset Mode Sign +

CPU Offset Voltage Auto

DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto

PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto

VCCSA Voltage Auto

CPU PLL Voltage Auto

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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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 valuesad. The values

range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the

BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.

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 [Enabled]

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 the <Enter> key.

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

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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 to
adjust the value. 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] Disables this function.

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

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.

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 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 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 <+>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.

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

conditions.

The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

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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.

CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]

Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response, and the component thermal. Setting
a higher frequency gets faster transient response.

[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item.

[Manual] Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval.

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

CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx]

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

you to set a xed CPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values
range from 200k Hz to 400k Hz with a 10k 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.

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%] [130%] [140%]

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

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iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. 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%]

[130%] [140%]

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

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]

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

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset 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]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and
allows you to set the 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 spec, 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.

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2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.7350V to 1.6850V with a

0.005V interval.

2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]

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

1.6850V with a 0.005V interval.

2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]

2.4.13 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 Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO
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.

Black Yellow Pink Red

CPU Manual Voltage

CPU Offset Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

PCH Voltage

0.800V–

1.285V

0.005V–

0.065V

1.18500V–

1.57500V

0.73500V–

1.10000V

0.73500V–

1.10000V

1.290V–

1.345V

0.070V–

0.125V

1.58000V–

1.65000V

1.10500V–

1.15500V

1.10500V–

1.15500V

1.350V–

1.405V

0.130V–

0.185V

1.65500V–

1.72500V

1.16000V–

1.20500V

1.16000V–

1.20500V

1.410V–

1.990V

0.190V–

0.635V

1.73000V–

2.13500V

1.21000V–

1.68500V

1.21000V–

1.68500V

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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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

> CPU Conguration

> PCH Conguration

> SATA Conguration

> System Agent Conguration

> USB Conguration

> Onboard Devices Conguration

> APM

> Network Stack

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

CPU Conguration Parameters

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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.

Exit

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

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

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

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]

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

CPU C1E [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.

[Auto] Set this item automatically.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in

CPU C3 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.

[Auto] Set this item automatically.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order

condition.

order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.

to enable the Enhanced Halt State.

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CPU C6 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.

[Auto] Set this item automatically.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in order

to enable the Enhanced Halt State.

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(R) Rapid Start Technology

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
to [Enabled].

Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Entry After [Immediately]

This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and

allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Conguration options: [Immediately]

[1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2
hours]

Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Active Memory Threshold [x]

This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to

[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size
is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks
whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the

numeric keypad.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

ISCT Conguration [Disabled]

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

[Disabled]

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2.5.3 SATA Conguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

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

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.

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

or [AHCI]. 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]

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] [iGFX] [PEG] [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] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M]

[1024M]

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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Initiate iGPU [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and

discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will be xed at 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] [Gen3]

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 high-

de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.

Atheros Lan [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Atheros LAN controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

Atheros Rom [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 Atheros 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.

This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.

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]

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

before the AC power loss.

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

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.

[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX

power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

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Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the

Intel/Realtek LAN device.

Intel/Realtek LAN device.

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/

Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.

RTC Alarm Date (Days)

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

RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+>

and <-> keys to adjust the time.

- Hour / - Mimute / - Second

Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.

2.5.8 Network Stack

Network Stack [Disabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enable]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enable]

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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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

CPU Temperature +73ºC / +163ºF+73ºC / +163ºF

MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF

CPU Fan Speed 4192 RPM

Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A

Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A

Power Fan Speed N/A

CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

CPU Fan Prole Standard

Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

Chassis Fan Prole Standard

CPU Voltage +1.186 V

3.3V Voltage +3.312 V

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

5V Voltage +5.080 V

12V Voltage +12.192 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

CPU temperature

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF][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 / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,
and power 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.

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2.6.3 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 [600 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] [200 RPM] [300

RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 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

[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.

The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].

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.

depending on the CPU temperature.

2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and 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]

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Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature
and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust

depending on the chassis temperature.

[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan

operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].

Chassis Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 40ºC to 90ºC.

Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan
will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Lower Temperature [40]

Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will
operate at the minimum duty cycle.

2.6.5 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.

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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Bootup NumLock State On

Full Screen Logo Enabled

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enabled

Option ROM Messages Force BIOS

Setup Mode EZ Mode

UEFI/Legacy Boot Enable bot...

PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Override

Ai Tweaker

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select the keyboard NumLock state

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

Exit

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]Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.

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2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]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 [Enable 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 boot, and disables the Legacy boot.

2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]

[Legacy ROM] Launches Legacy ROM.

[EFI Compatible ROM] Launches 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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

> ASUS O.C. Prole

> ASUS SPD Information

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Be used to update BIOS

Exit

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 # [Slot 1]

Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the

selected slot. Conguration options: [[Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4]

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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.

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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 detailed recycling
information in different regions.

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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 [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-V

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-V

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 :

Dat e : Dec. , 2011

Ver. 110101

A-4

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