ASUS P8H77-V User Manual

P8H77-V

Motherboard

E7972

Second Edition December 2012

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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents ........................................................................................1-1

1.3 Special features ...........................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights .........................................................................1-2

1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ............................................................. 1-3

1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution.......................................................1-5

1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY ................................................................................1-5

1.3.5 Other special features ................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout .......................................................................2-2

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................................................2-4

2.2.3 System memory ............................................................................2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Jumper ........................................................................................2-15

2.2.6 Onboard switches .......................................................................2-16

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................2-17

2.2.8 Internal connectors .....................................................................2-19

2.3 Building your computer system ...............................................................2-27

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ..............2-27

2.3.2 CPU installation ..........................................................................2-28

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-30

2.3.4 DIMM installation ........................................................................2-32

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-33

2.3.6 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-35

2.3.7 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-36

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector .................................................................... 2-37

2.3.9 Expension Card installation ........................................................2-38

2.3.10 Rear panel connection ................................................................2-39

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ................................................................. 2-41

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................2-43

2.5 Turning off the computer...........................................................................2-43

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Contents

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ..............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode .......................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ............................................................................3-3

3.3 Main menu ....................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ..........................................................................................3-7

3.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................................3-13

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ......................................................................3-14

3.5.2 PCH Conguration ......................................................................3-16

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ..................................................................... 3-17

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration ....................................................... 3-18

3.5.5 USB Conguration ...................................................................... 3-19

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................................. 3-20

3.5.7 APM ............................................................................................3-21

3.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................................. 3-22

3.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................3-23

3.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................................3-26

3.8 Tools menu ................................................................................................. 3-28

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..............................................................3-28

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole ....................................................................... 3-28

3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................... 3-29

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 3-30

3.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................3-31

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility ....................................................................3-31

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...............................................................3-34

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ..................................................3-35

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................... 3-36

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................................ 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD .............................................................4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ...................................................4-2

4.3 Software information ...................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II ......................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 Auto Tuning ...................................................................................4-4

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ....................................................................................4-5

4.3.4 TurboV EVO ..................................................................................4-6

4.3.5 EPU ...............................................................................................4-8

Contents

4.3.6 FAN Xpert .....................................................................................4-9

4.3.7 Probe II .......................................................................................4-10

4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ......................................................................... 4-11

4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost ............................................................................4-12

4.3.10 ASUS Update ..............................................................................4-13

4.3.11 MyLogo2 .....................................................................................4-14

4.3.12 VIA® High Denition Audio utility ................................................. 4-16

4.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................................4-17

4.4.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................4-17

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ................................................... 4-18

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................4-18

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 4-18

4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 4-22

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................4-34

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .................. 4-34

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®.................................... 4-34

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ........ 4-35

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .....................................................4-36

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Requirements ................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ........................................................................... 5-1

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ..................................5-2

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ...........................................................5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................5-3

5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................................................................. 5-4

5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP .....................................................5-4

5.2.2 Setting up your display ..................................................................5-5

5.2.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................ 5-6

Appendices

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

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.

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: Hardware information

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

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

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

• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™

graphics cards.

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.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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

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

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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P8H77-V specications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Multi-GPU support

Storage

LAN

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

Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors

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 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®

3rd generation processors.

** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will

run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency as default.

*** 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® 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® 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® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

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® Core™ processor family with Windows® 7

operating systems.

Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

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Audio

USB

ASUS unique features

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

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

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)

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P8H77-V specications summary

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)

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

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Support DVD contents Drivers

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

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

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

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

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

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H77-V motherboard!

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

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P8H77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD

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2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield

ASUS P8H77-V

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

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

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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.

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.

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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.

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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1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features

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.

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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

Chapter 1

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.

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).

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1.3.3 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.

1.3.4 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

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

Chapter 1

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.

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.

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ASUS Q-Slot

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

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1.3.5 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.

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.

7 operating system.

processor graphics and

Quick

HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

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

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

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires

products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

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

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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

1718 16 15 14 13

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

Refer to

2.2.8 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

and

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

for more

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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) 2-25

3. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 2-4

4. GPU Boost switch 2-17

5. GPU Boost LED 2-18

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

7. MemOK! switch 2-16

8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 2-18

9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-21

10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 2-17

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

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

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-26

14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-15

15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-21

16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-22

17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-24

18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-22

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2.2.2 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 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.

Chapter 2

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

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

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

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

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

LGA1155 socket.

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

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2.2.3 System memory

P8H77-V

P8H77-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

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

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

Recommended memory congurations

Chapter 2

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Memory congurations

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

Chapter 2

• 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

3.4 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 MHz (O.C.) 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 NO.

Timing Voltage

• 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

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

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

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

Chapter 2

P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) 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 H5TQ2G83BFR H9C - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

ASUS P8H77-V

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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

F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)

G.SKILL

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 • • •

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

Kingston

Kingston KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - - 1.5V • • •

16GB(4GB x 4) DS

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

Chip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

- 9-10-9-28

- -

1.5V •

1.65V •

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Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A

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 3CCD-1509A

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) 12GB(6 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • •

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 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) 16GB(4 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V • • •

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) 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

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

Kingston KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC D1288JPND

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

EL1126T

PLD9U

- - • • •

11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V • • •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

•

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

1.65V •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

•

• •

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 • • •

Kingston KHX1600C8D3T1K2/

4GX(XMP)

KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)

Kingston

Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/

4GX(XMP)

Kingston KHX1600C9D3X2K2/

4GX(XMP)

Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

Kingston KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

6GX(XMP)

KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)

Kingston

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 - - • • •

SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C - - • • •

Asint

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-

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 H5TQ2G83BFR

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

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 • • •

8GB(2 x 4GB) DS

2GB DS - - - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

- -

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

9-9-9-27

PBC

- - • • •

P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability

(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 •

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-

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 AM5D5808

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908

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 • •

Corsair CMD24GX3M6A

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 1.25V-1.35V

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

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

APQSBG

CEHSBG

- - • • •

•

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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)

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-

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 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-

4GBECO(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK

Chapter 2

(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-

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 1.3V

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 - 1.35V

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

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V

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

Kingmax FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FMFXF-DXX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-

Kingmax FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX-

Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF-DXX-

Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G

(low prole)

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

Kingston KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP

(low prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G

(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 • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP(low

prole)

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

Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/

4GX(XMP)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low

prole)

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G(low

prole)

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

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

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

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

- 7-7-7-24

- 8-8-8-24

27A

15A

26A

15A

1.65V •

(low voltage)

XMP 1.35V •

(low voltage)

- - • • •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

•

• • •

• •

•

• • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP

Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •

Micron

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 NT5CB256M8GN-CG- - • • •

PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •

PSC

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 PC3-10600 DDR3-

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 SEC 904 HCH9

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

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 - - • • •

(low prole)

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1

AL8F8G73F-DJ2

1333 9-9-9

SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG9 - • • •

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

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

4GB DS Kingston D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

2GB SS

2GB DS

1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8DN-CF- - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Micron OJD12D9LGK

PSC A3P1GF3FGF

K4B1G0846D

- - • • •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

- •

•

• •

•

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

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G(low

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

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EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F

prole)

2GB DIMM PC3-8500

SS/DSChip

2GB DS

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

2GB DS

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F

Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C

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.

Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black

2 DIMMs:

We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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 for the latest QVL.

1.35V(low voltage) •

- •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

•

We suggest that

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2.2.4 Expansion slots

P8H77-V

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

Chapter 2

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode)

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCI slot 1

5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

6 PCI slot 2

7 PCI slot 3

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A

x16 x4

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

Intel PCH SATA

Chapter 2

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 – – – –

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

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

Refer to page 2-25 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-23 for details.

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

A B C D E F G H

– – – shared – – – –

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2.2.5 Jumper

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 enter data.

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

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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, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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P8H77-V

P8H77-V MemOK! switch

2.2.6 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

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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.

2.2.7 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

Standby Power Powered Of

OFF

P8H77-V

P8H77-V Onboard LED

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

2.2.7 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.

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3. GPU Boost LED

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

Enable

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2.2.8 Internal connectors

A6G_

SATA

TA_T

A6G_

SATA

SATA_T

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.

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These connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the section

3.5.3 SATA Conguration

•

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

SATA Mode Selection

for details.

in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to

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

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

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A3G_

SATA_R

SATA_T

A3G_

TA_T

A_TXN3

SATA

A3G_

SATA_T

A_TXN2

SATA

A3G_

SATA_T

A_TXN1

TA_R

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.

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•

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the section

3.5.3 SATA Conguration

•

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

SATA Mode Selection

for details.

in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to

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

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

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USB3_34

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USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

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.

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.

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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

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PIN 1

COM1

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.

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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 S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

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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

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GND +12V Rotation

PWR_FAN

B D C

(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)

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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

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

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.

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• 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

item in the BIOS setup to

. See section

[HD]

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

if you want to connect an

[HD];

[AC97]

. By default,

for

details.

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

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P8H77-V ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

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.

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

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PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

+IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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• 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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2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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2.3.2 CPU installation

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

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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.3.4 DIMM installation

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To remove a DIMM

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2.3.5 Motherboard installation

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.3.6 ATX Power connection

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2.3.7 SATA device connection

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

To install the system panel connector

To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio

connector

AAFP

USB 2.0

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To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0

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2.3.9 Expension Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

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To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

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2.3.10 Rear panel connection

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Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 7. DisplayPort

2. Optical S/PDIF output port 8. DVI-D port

3. D-Sub port

4. Atheros® LAN (RJ-45) port**

5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

6. HDMI port 11. Audio I/O ports***

** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED, and audio port denitions.

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

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• 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.

** LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

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OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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

Port Headset

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

2-channel

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

SPEED

LED

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2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

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7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI

architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-

only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily

navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The

term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal

circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

3.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then

turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

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

• 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 3.9 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 2.2.8 Jumper for informationfor information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.devices.

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

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

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3.2.1 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..

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

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

Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details.

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system

Selects the Advanced mode functions

Selects the boot device priority

• 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

Displays the Advanced mode

system.

Loads optimized default

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Selects the boot device priority

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3.2.2 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

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

Atheros Lan Enabled

Atheros Rom Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Menu items

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

Submenu item

Ai Tweaker

Menu bar

Atheros Lan

Disabled Enabled

Pop-up window

Conguration elds

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll bar

General help

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

Navigation keys

Menu bar

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

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

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

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

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

Exit

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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

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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. UseUse <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

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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3.3 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

Security

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

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\ Security >

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password User Password

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press <Enter> when

prompted to create/conrm the

password.

Exit

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• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default

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RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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.

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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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3.4 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

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

[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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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.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

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

BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings.

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

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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]

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

GPU Boost [OK]

[OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency.

[Cancel] Select [Cancel] to use a xed iGPU frequency.

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.

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.

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

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

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

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

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

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

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

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

conditions.

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

Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

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.

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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]

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.

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.

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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]

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

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

0.005V interval.

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.

VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

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

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

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

CPU Manual Voltage

CPU Offset Voltage

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DRAM Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

PCH Voltage

• 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

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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3.5 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

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

Exit

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3.5.1 CPU Conguration

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

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

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

CPU Conguration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 3300 MHz

Processor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 23 L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4 L2 Cache 256 kB x 4 L3 Cache 6144 kB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Ratio Range 16-33 CPU Current Ratio 33

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

Hardware Prefetcher Enabled

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Scroll down to display the following items:

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled

> CPU Power Management Conguration

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM

→←: 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

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]

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Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

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

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

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

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Power Management Conguration

CPU Ratio [Auto]

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

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

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

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

condition.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU C1E [Auto]

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

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

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CPU C3 Report [Auto]

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

[Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Auto]

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

[Enabled] [Disabled]

3.5.2 PCH Conguration

Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >

PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer Enabled

> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

> Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

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

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Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]

ISCT Configuration [Disabled]

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

[Enabled] [Disabled]

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer.

Exit

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3.5.3 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.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode IDE

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

SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Empty

SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Empty

SATA 3G_1 (Blue) Empty

SATA 3G_2 (Blue) Empty

SATA 3G_3 (Blue) Empty

SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode.

→←: 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

SATA Mode Selection [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Hot Plug [Disabled]

These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow

you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.5.4 System Agent Conguration

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Back Advanced\ System Agent Conguration >

System Agent Bridge Name SandyBridge

Memory Remap Feature Enabled

> Graphics Conguration

> NB PCIe 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]

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

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

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]

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enable or disable memory remap above 4G.

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]

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3.5.5 USB Conguration

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

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >

USB Conguration

USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled

Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto

EHCI Hand-off Disabled

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

Exit

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

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

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the function.

(OS).

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

feature.

[Disabled] Disables the function.

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3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

Atheros Lan Enabled

Atheros Rom Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

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

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[Disabled] Disables the controller.

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

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

The following item appears only when you set the above item to [Enabled].

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]

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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]

3.5.7 APM

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ APM >

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled

Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled

Power On By PCI Disabled

Power On By PCIE Disabled

Power On By Ring Disabled

Power On By RTC Disabled

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

Exit

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.

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.

3.5.8 Network Stack

Back Advanced\ Network Stack >

Network stack Disable Link

Network Stack [Disable Link]

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Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable]

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Exit

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enable/Disable UEFI network stack.

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3.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

CPU Temperature +73�C / +163�F+73�C / +163�F

MB Temperature +31�C / +87�F

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

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

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

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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]

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.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed 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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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 depending on

[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.

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the CPU temperature.

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 20�C to 75�C.

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 20�C to 75�C.

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 40�C, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

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 40�C to 90�C.

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 40�C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

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.

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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3.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

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

Bootup NumLock State [On]

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[On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.

[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

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

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]

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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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.

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.

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.

PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]

[Legacy ROM] Launches Legacy ROM.

[EFI Compatible ROM] Launches UEFI Compatible ROM.

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.

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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3.8 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

Exit

> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

> ASUS O.C. Prole

> ASUS SPD Information

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

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Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole >

O.C. Prole Conguration

Setup Prole 1 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 2 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 3 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 4 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 5 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 6 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 7 Status : Not Installed Setup Prole 8 Status : Not Installed

Add Your CMOS Prole

Label

Save to Prole 1

Add Your CMOS Prole

Load from Prole 1

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Be used to update BIOS

Exit

Input the label of setup prole

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The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.

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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 BIOS 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.

3.8.3 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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3.9 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>,

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a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Save Changes & Reset

Discard Changes & Exit

ASUS EZ Mode

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

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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3.10 Updating BIOS

The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.

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

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or

a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the

motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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 or BIOS Updater utilities.

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Save the current BIOS le

• View the BIOS version information

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

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

Launching ASUS Update

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

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

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next.

2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc.

If you want to enable the BIOS

downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.

3. Select the BIOS version that you want

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to download. Click Next.

4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from le, and then click Next.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

3. You can decide whether to change

the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

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• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information

• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at

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vary by models.

www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.

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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS 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.

Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04

Flash Info

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

fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 11/08/11 10:23p 4194304 P8H77V.CAP fs1:\

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

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

and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

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

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

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File Infor

MODEL: VER: DATE:

Help Info

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup

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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk 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!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive containing 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.

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

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3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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

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

gets corrupted during the updating process.

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.

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

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optical drive as the boot device.

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup

 ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults

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

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.

Please select 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).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:\>d:

D:\>

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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>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.28

Current ROM

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

PATH: A:\

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

P8H77V.CAP 4194304 2011-11-08 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.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

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!

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• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 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 BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety information

About this guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features

1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

1.3.4 ASUS EZ DIY

1.3.5 Other special features

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.3 System memory

2.2.4 Expansion slots

2.2.5 Jumper

2.2.6 Onboard switches

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

2.2.8 Internal connectors

2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

2.3.2 CPU installation

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

2.3.4 DIMM installation

2.3.5 Motherboard installation

2.3.6 ATX Power connection

2.3.7 SATA device connection

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

2.3.9 Expension Card installation

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

2.5 Turning off the computer

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

3.2 BIOS setup program

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

3.3 Main menu

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

3.5 Advanced menu

3.5.7 APM

3.5.8 Network Stack

3.6 Monitor menu

3.7 Boot menu

3.8 Tools menu

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information

3.9 Exit menu

3.10 Updating BIOS

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater