Asus Computer Hardware P8H77 V User Manual

P8H77-V  
Contents  
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Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies4-22  
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®....................................4-34  
Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................5-3  
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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™  
graphics cards.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.  
1.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  
throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when 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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means  
that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>  
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P8H77-V specifications summary  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /  
CPU  
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors  
Supports 22/32nm CPU  
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0  
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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  
Chipset  
Memory  
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/  
1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
Dual channel memory architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
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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 (Qualified 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)  
Expansion slots  
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots  
3 x PCI slots  
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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™  
VGA  
Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB  
Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology  
Supports Lucidlogix® Virtu MVP™ Technology*  
Multi-GPU support  
Storage  
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LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems.  
Intel® H77 Express Chipset  
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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*  
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Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows®  
operating systems.  
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Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
LAN  
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P8H77-V specifications summary  
VIA® VT1708S 8-channel high definition audio CODEC  
Audio  
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Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel  
jack-retasking  
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Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O  
Intel® H77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo  
Mode and UASP Mode*  
USB  
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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  
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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 unique features  
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ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU  
ASUS 6+1+2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS Protect 3.0  
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EPU  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
Low EMI  
ESD  
100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors  
ASUS Exclusive Features:  
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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:  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution and MOS heatsink  
ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
ASUS Q-Design:  
ASUS Q-Slot  
Precision Tweaker 2:  
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ASUS exclusive  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment  
overclocking features  
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):  
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BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
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ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)  
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P8H77-V specifications summary  
Back panel I/O ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port  
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  
Internal I/O connectors  
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)  
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 features  
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM  
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  
Manageability  
Accessories  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS Utilities  
ASUS Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 8.9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.6 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
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.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
User Manual  
ASUS P8H77-V motherboard  
User manual  
Support DVD  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O shield  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may  
vary with different models.  
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1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /  
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors  
This motherboard supports 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 efficient CPUs in the world.  
Intel® H77 Express Chipset  
The Intel® H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket  
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved  
performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.  
Additionally, H77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed.  
Moreover, Intel® H77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the  
latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.  
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 benefits 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 efficient 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  
configurations 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.  
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 efficiently 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 Efficiency All Around  
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get  
total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and  
intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends  
component longevity.  
GPU Boost  
Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!  
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-  
friendly interface facilitates flexible 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 significantly 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 profiles 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 efficient 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 profiles offer flexible  
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 first 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  
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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 difficult POST situations.  
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  
file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.  
ASUS EZ-Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a  
bootable floppy 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.  
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® processor graphics and  
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® Quick  
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 efficiency.  
* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system.  
** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor  
family.  
DisplayPort 1.1a Support  
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth  
over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus  
enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single  
cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals  
through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and  
enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.  
HDMI Support  
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment  
High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers  
mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a  
single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI  
provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.  
ErP Ready  
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires  
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.  
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products  
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus  
mitigate environmental impacts.  
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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  
2.2.1  
Motherboard layout  
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22.6cm(8.9in)  
CHA_FAN1  
GPU_Boost  
KB_USB3_34  
GPU_LED  
DIGI  
+VRM  
SPDIF_O  
_HDMI  
_DP  
EATX12V  
MemOK!  
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DRAM_LED  
USB3_12  
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LAN1_USB12  
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AUDIO  
CPU_FAN  
CHA_FAN2  
PCIEX1_1  
PWR_FAN  
USB3_34  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
AR  
8161  
PCIEX16_1  
P8H77-V  
PCIEX1_2  
Intel®  
H77  
PCI1  
Super  
I/O  
10  
PCIEX16_2  
ASM  
1083  
64Mb  
BIOS  
PCI2  
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1  
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12  
VIA  
VT1708S  
SB_PWR  
PCI3  
COM1  
SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1  
USB910  
USB78  
USB56  
SPDIF_OUT  
CLRTC  
AAFP  
PANEL  
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Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more  
information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.  
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Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page  
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CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,  
2-23  
4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket  
GPU Boost switch  
2.  
2-25  
2-4  
3.  
4.  
2-17  
2-18  
2-5  
5.  
GPU Boost LED  
6.  
DDR3 DIMM slots  
7.  
MemOK! switch  
2-16  
2-18  
2-21  
2-17  
2-20  
8.  
DRAM LED (DRAM_LED)  
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)  
Onboard LED (SB_PWR)  
9.  
10.  
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])  
2-19  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2-26  
2-15  
2-21  
2-22  
2-24  
2-22  
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
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2.2.2  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
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.  
P8H77-V  
P8H77-V CPU socket LGA1155  
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.  
2-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
 
2.2.3  
System memory  
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules  
(DIMM) slots.  
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR  
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.  
P8H77-V  
P8H77-V 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
Recommended memory configurations  
2-5  
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Memory configurations  
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the  
DIMM sockets.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
According to Intel CPU 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 efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
P8H77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2400 MHz (O.C.) capability  
DIMM socket support (Optional)  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
SS/ Chip Chip  
DS Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
Corsair  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
CMGTX8(XMP)  
8GB (2GBx 4) SS  
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10-12-10-27 1.65V  
11-11-11-31 1.65V  
F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)  
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP)  
FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
SS  
9-11-9-28  
9-11-9-27  
1.65V  
1.65V  
Kingmax  
2GB  
10-11-10-30 1.8V  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS  
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1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB)  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB)  
SS  
DS  
DS  
9
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PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
9-11-9-27  
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.  
2-6  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
P8H77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2250 MHz (O.C.) capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip NO. Timing Voltage  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Kingston  
KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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-
1.65V  
P8H77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2200 MHz (O.C.) capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Chip NO. Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
GEIL  
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)  
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
9-10-9-28 1.65V  
9-11-9-28 1.65V  
GEIL  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB  
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FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP)  
FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
1.5V-1.7V  
1.5V-1.7V  
P8H77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2133 MHz (O.C.) capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/  
DS  
Chip Chip  
Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
A-DATA  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)  
2GB  
SS  
-
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9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V  
9-11-10-27 1.50V  
9-10-9-24 1.65V  
9-10-9-27 1.50V  
9-11-10-28 1.65V  
CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)  
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)  
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP)  
GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)  
GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
DS  
DS  
16GB(4GB x 4) DS  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
9-9-9-28  
9-9-9-28  
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
GEIL  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)  
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)  
KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB)  
KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB)  
9-11-9-27 1.65V  
9-11-9-27 1.65V  
-
1.65V  
P8H77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2000 MHz (O.C.) capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs  
Apacer  
Corsair  
Corsair  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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-
-
-
-
9-9-9-27  
1.65V  
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)  
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)  
F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)  
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)  
10-10-10-27 1.50V  
8-9-8-24  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.6V  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-27  
6-9-6-24  
9-9-9-28  
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
Kingston KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
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Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)  
Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
4GB  
DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFR H9C  
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