Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ................................................................... ix
Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1
Package contents.......................................................................................1-1
Special features..........................................................................................1-2
Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................2-2
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Contents
Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-45
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-45
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-1
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-7
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-13
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-24
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-27
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-29
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-31
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-32
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
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Contents
Software information.................................................................................4-3
RAID configurations ................................................................................4-27
Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-32
LucidLogix Virtu MVP................................................................................5-4
Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP....................................................................5-4
Setting up your display.................................................................................5-5
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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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.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a component.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuit, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots,
sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where the product may be exposed to moisture.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a 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:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists hardware setup procedures you have to perform when installing
system components. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors
on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a
task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
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-M PRO specifications summary
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 /
Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
CPU
Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the
CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Intel® H77 Express Chipset
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)
* The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs
of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are
available on market.
** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module
will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency.
*** DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by
Intel® 3rd generation processors.
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible
with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM
processors.
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port
Graphics
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Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution
2560x1600@60Hz
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Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Insider™/Quick Sync Video/Clear
Video HD Technology/HD Graphics
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Maximum shared memory of 1696MB
Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology*
Multi-GPU support
* LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology supports Windows® 7 Operating
Systems.
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Intel® H77 Express Chipset:
Storage
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2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
support
4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
support
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller**
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1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0 Gb/s ready)
1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue)
* Supports on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows®
7
Operating Systems.
** These SATA ports are for data storage only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller
LAN
Audio
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
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Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
BD Audio Layer Content Protection
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
UASP Mode*
USB
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
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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.
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ASUS unique features
ASUS DIGI+ VRM
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Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU
and iGPU
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ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design
ASUS EPU
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EPU, EPU swtich
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features:
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ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network
bandwidth domination for top network program in use
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0
UASP standard
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ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
ASUS GPU Boost
ASUS Turbo V
ASUS MemOK!
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS Low EMI
ASUS ESD
ASUS Q-Design
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ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS
Heatsink Solution
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics
user interface
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS exclusive
overclocking features
Precision Tweaker 2:
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control
vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control
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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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Rear panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x RGB port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x eSATA 6.0Gb/s port
8-channel audio ports
Internal I/O connectors
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB
3.0/2.0 ports
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB
2.0/1.1 ports
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x AAFP connector
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1 x navy blue)
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Power fan connector (3-pin)
1 x COM connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x Clear CMOS Jumper
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x EPU Switch
1 x GPU Switch
1 x MemOK! Button
BIOS features
Manageability
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3
Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
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Accessories
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
1 x User’s manual
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only)
1 x Support DVD
Support DVD contents
Drivers
ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.5cm x 24.5cm)
Form factor
*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-M PRO motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and supports the latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you install the motherboard, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
User Manual
ASUS P8H77-M PRO
User manual
Support DVD
motherboard
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
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1.3
Special features
1.3.1
Product highlights
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®
processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs)
DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.
Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the
most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel® H77 Express Chipset
The Intel® H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket Intel®
3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. It provides improved
performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.
Additionally, H77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed.
Moreover, Intel® H77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the
latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2200(O.
C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher
bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost
system performance.
* Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz
frequency as default.
**DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding
schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for
a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As
such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience
and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe
2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and
optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.
* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors.
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S/PDIF out connector at the rear I/O
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems
via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the rear I/O. The
S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format, maintaining the best
signal quality possible.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is an integrated Gb LAN controller. It’s enhanced with an ACPI
management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating
systems.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O
jacks. Users are notified when audio devices are plugged in to the incorrect Line-in, Line-out,
and Mic port.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4
USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10
times faster than USB 2.0. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed
connectivity.
1.3.2
DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design
All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal
(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering
precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore
voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking
scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface.
This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full
potential.
ASUS EPU
Energy Efficiency All Around
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or
AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current
PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise
and extends component longevity.
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1.3.3
ASUS Exclusive Features
USB 3.0 Boost
Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the
latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed
is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer
speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
Network iControl
Real-time Network Bandwidth Control
With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network
bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software
easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs
can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion and
long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for
enhanced online convenience. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.
GPU Boost
Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The 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!
AI Suite II
One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software
offers diverse and ease of use functions, without having to switch back and forth between
different utilities.
ASUS TurboV
Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC
tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface
makes overclocking a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides
the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
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1.3.4
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC
environment. The beautifully curved fins provide a visual design flair, while also effectively
cooling down hot airflows generated by the PCH chipset. Combined with usability and
aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling
experience with an elegant appearance!.
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according
to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different
geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
1.3.5
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable
modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only
controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives with native 64-bit operating systems
support.
ASUS exclusive interface
EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings,
and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes
detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting
- New F3 Shortcut for frequently accessed information
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory
information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up
and simplify the DIY process!
ASUS Q-Shield
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it
convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your
motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference
(EMI).
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ASUS Q-Connector
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables
in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of
plugging in one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate.
ASUS EZ-Flash 2
Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS
from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS in a few clicks
without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
1.3.6
Other special features
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics
card up to 60% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel® processor graphics
and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards
with fast computing iGPU. Also with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a
smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could
also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power,
performance and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion
with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming
performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphics
card is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the
system more environmentally-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu
MVP provides great graphical performance and the best flexibility and efficiency.
*LucidLogix® Virtu Universal MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating system.
**Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core
™
processor family.
DisplayPort 1.1a Support
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth
over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus
enabling the fastest refresh rates and the highest resolution digital display through a single
cable. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray Discs. Simply output 3D signals
through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then sit back and enjoy a
perfect 3D animation experience.
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HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers
mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a
single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI
provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in terms of energy consumption.
This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient
products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint and thus mitigate
environmental impacts.
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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.
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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.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is disconnected from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2
Motherboard overview
2.2.1
Motherboard layout
1
2
3
4
5
1
6
24.4cm(9.6in)
GPU_Boost
GPU_LED
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
KB_USB3_34
DIGI
+EPU
SPDIF_O
_HDMI
_DP
ASM
1442
EATX12V
7
8
MemOK!
DRAM_LED
2
ESATA 6G
_USB3_12
9
LAN1_USB12
AUDIO
CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
10
SATA6G_E1
PCIEX16_1
RTL
8111F
11
12
Marvell®
9172
P8H77-M PRO
PCIEX1_1
8Mb
BIOS
Intel®
H77
Super
I/O
PCIEX1_2
13
PCIEX16_1
LPT
14
15
EPU_LED
SB_PWR
ALC
892
EPU
SPDIF_OUT
TB_Header
COM1
USB910 USB78
USB56
CLRTC
AAFP
PANEL
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18
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16
Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more
information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
Page
1.
CPU,Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin 2-24
CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
GPU Boost switch
2-25
2-16
2-18
2-4
GPU Boost LED
Intel® CPU socket
DDR3 DIMM sockets
2-5
MemOK! switch
2-15
2-17
2-22
2-21
DRAM LED
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_E1
[navy blue])
11.
12.
EPU switch
2-16
2-19
Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2
[gray])
13.
Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4,
[Blue])
2-20
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
EPU LED
2-17
2-17
2-26
2-14
2-22
2-25
2-24
2-23
2-23
Onboard LED (SB_PWR)
System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT )
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO
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 / i5 / i3 / Celeron® / Pentium® Processors.
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO 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.
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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-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
Recommended memory configurations
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO
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.
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•
•
According to Intel CPU specifications, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to
protect the CPU.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or
more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS is about 3GB
or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
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•
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
frequency or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual
memory frequency adjustment.
•
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for latest QVL.
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
CMGTX8(XMP)
8GB (2GBx4) SS
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10-12-10-27 1.65V
11-11-11-31 1.65V
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F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP)
FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
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9-11-9-28
9-11-9-27
1.65V
1.65V
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2GB
DS
SS
KINGMAX
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
PATRIOT
10-11-10-30 1.8V
TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS
TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS
TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS
-
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
9
9
PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
9-11-9-27
2-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2250 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
KINGMAX
KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS
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P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
G.SKILL
F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)
4GB
(2X2GB)
DS
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-
8-8-8-24
1.65V
GEIL
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
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9-10-9-28
1.65V
1.65V
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GEIL
9-11-9-28
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB
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FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP)
4GB
1.5V-1.7V
(2X2GB)
KINGMAX
FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
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-
1.5V-1.7V
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P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2133 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
A-DATA
AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
1.55-1.75V
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•
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•
CORSAIR
CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP
1.3)
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-11-10-27 1.50V
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
4GB (2GBx2) DS
-
-
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-
9-10-9-24
9-10-9-27
1.65V
1.5V
•
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•
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•
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) 16GB
(4GBx4)
DS
9-11-10-28 1.65V
GEIL
GEIL
GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)
GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)
2GB
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
-
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
•
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•
4GB (2x2GB) DS
4GB (2x2GB) DS
•
•
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/
4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/
4GX(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
8GB (4x2GB) DS
8GB (4x2GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
-
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
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KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/
8GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/
8GX(XMP)
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
Apacer
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB) DS
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9-9-9-27
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CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS
F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2GBx2) DS
10-10-10-27 1.50V
8-9-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-27
6-9-6-24
9-9-9-28
-
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)
F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)
4GB (2GBx2) DS
6GB (2x4GB) DS
4GB (2x2GB) DS
4GB (2x2GB) DS
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/
4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/
4GX(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB) DS
4GB (2x2GB) DS
6GB (3x2GB) DS
6GB (3x2GB) DS
8GB (2x4GB) DS
-
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1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
•
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KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/
4GX(XMP)
9
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KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/
6GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/
6GX(XMP)
-
Transcend
Asint
TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)
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-
1.6V
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SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)
4GB
DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFR
H9C
PATRIOT
PVT36G2000LLK
6GB (3x2GB) DS
-
-
8-8-8-24
1.65V
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P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
A-DATA
AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP)
CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
2GB
DS
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8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-28
1.55V-1.75V
1.65V
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
4GB (2x2GB) DS
6GB (3x2GB) DS
8GB (2x4GB) DS
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1.65V
1.50V
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB
(4GBx4)
DS
1.5V
G.SKILL
F3-14900CL10Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
64GB
(8GBx8)
DS
-
-
10-11-10-30 1.5V
•
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•
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)
8GB (2x4GB) DS
8GB (2GBx4) DS
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9-10-9-28
1.6V
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9-9-9-24
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB (3x1GB) SS
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KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB DS
(4GBx4)
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS
KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS
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1.5V
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2-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
A-DATA
AM2U16BC2P1
2GB
SS A-DATA
3CCD-1509A
EL1126T
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A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AD31600E001GM(O)U3K
AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)
AM2U16BC4P2
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
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-
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8-8-8-24
7-9-7-21
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1.65V-1.85V
1.55V-1.75V
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4GB
DS A-DATA
3CCD-1509A
EL1126T
A-DATA
A-DATA
AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)
AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
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-
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9-9-9-24
7-9-7-21
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
1.55V-1.75V
1.55V-1.75V
1.65V
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CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) 12GB(6 x
2GB)
DS
1.65V
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)
CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)
CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
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9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-8-7-20
9-9-9-24
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1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.50V
1.65V
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CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)
8GB(4 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
2GB(2 x 1GB) SS
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
Crucial
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)
F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)
F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-24
7-8-7-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-8-7-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-28
1.5V
1.6V
1.6V
1.60V
XMP 1.35V
1.5V
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)
F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
1.5V~1.6V
1.6V
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
XMP 1.35V
1.5V
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
16GB(4 x
4GB)
DS
1.6V
GEIL
GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP)
2GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
-
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8-8-8-28
1.6V
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KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB
KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB
KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G
7
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-
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS
-
1.5V
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3 x
4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
9-9-9-27
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB(3 x
4GB)
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9-9-9-27
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
•
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KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4 x
4GB)
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KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G
KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES
2GB
2GB
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D1288JPND 11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V
PLD9U
KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
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1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
8
1.65V
9
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS
9
XMP 1.35V
1.65V
9-9-9-27
-
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
9
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
6GX(XMP)
9-9-9-27
1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
-
-
9-9-9-27
1.65V
•
•
•
2-9
ASUS P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
1.5V
-
•
•
•
•
Super
Talent
WA160UX6G9
9
Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS Transcend TK483PCW3
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
Asint
Asint
Asint
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)
2GB
4GB
4GB
DS Asint
DS Asint
DS Asint
3128M8-
GJ1D
9-9-9-24
1.6V
SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP)
SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP)
302G08-
GG1C
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
302G08-
GJ1C
Elixir
M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kingtiger
Mushkin
Mushkin
PATRIOT
SanMax
KTG2G1600PG3
998659(XMP)
2GB
-
-
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-20
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
998659(XMP)
1.5~1.6V
PGS34G1600LLKA
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
1.7V
-
4GB
DS HYNIX
H5TQ2G83B
FR PBC
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip Brand
DS
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
A-DATA
A-DATA
AD31333001GOU
AD3U1333C2G9
1GB
2GB
SS A-Data
SS A-DATA
AD30908C8D-151C
E0906
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
3CCD-
1509HNA1126L
•
•
•
A-DATA
A-DATA
AD63I1B0823EV
AM2U139C2P1
2GB
2GB
SS A-Data
SS ADATA
3CCA-1509A
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
3CCD-1509A
EL1127T
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AX3U1333C2G9-BP
AD31333G001GOU
2GB
SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
1.65-1.85V
AXDU1333GC2G9-2G
(XMP)
1.25V-1.35V
(low voltage)
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AD31333G002GMU
AD63I1C1624EV
AM2U139C4P2
2GB
4GB
4GB
DS
-
-
8-8-8-24
1.65-1.85V
•
•
•
•
•
•
DS A-Data
DS ADATA
3CCA-1509A
-
-
-
-
•
•
3CCD-1509A
EL1127T
A-DATA
Apacer
SU3U1333W8G9-B
78.A1GC6.9L1
8GB
2GB
DS ELPIDA
DS Apacer
J4208BASE-DJ-F
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
AM5D5808D
EWSBG
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
78.A1GC6.9L1
2GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
DS Apacer
DS Apacer
DS Apacer
AM5D5808F
EQSBG
9
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
AU02GFA33C9NBGC
78.B1GDE.9L10C
AM5D5808
APQSBG
AM5D5908
CEHSBG
-
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CM3X1024-1333C9
TR3X3G1333C9 G
TR3X6G1333C9 G
SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.60V
1.50V
1.50V
1.60V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
6GB(3 x 2GB) SS
CMD24GX3M6A1333C9
(XMP)
24GB
(6 x 4GB)
DS
•
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
TW3X4G1333C9D G
CM3X4GA1333C9N2
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.50V
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
4GB
DS CORSAIR
256MBDCJGE
LC0401136
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
CMX4GX3M1A1333C9
CMD8GX3M4A1333C7
CT12864BA1339.8FF
CT25664BA1339.16FF
4GB
DS
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-20
9
1.50V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
8GB(4 x 2GB) DS
-
1.60V
1GB
2GB
SS Micron
DS Micron
9FF22D9KPT
-
Crucial
9KF27D9KPT
-
9
-
Crucial
BL25664BN1337.16FF
(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
-
7-7-7-24
1.65V
2-10
Chapter 2: Hardware information
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip Brand
DS
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
G.SKILL
EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F
EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F
1GB
2GB
1GB
SS ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
SS G.SKILL
J1108EDSE-DJ-F
-
-
-
1.35V
(low voltage)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
J1108EDSE-DJ-F
-
1.35V
(low voltage)
F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK
(XMP)
-
•
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ
2GB(2 x 1GB) SS
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-18
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK
(XMP)
1.5~1.6V
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-10666CL8D-
4GBECO(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
2GB(2 x 1GB) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK
(XMP)
7-7-7-18
7-7-7-21
9-9-9-24
1.5~1.6V
1.5V
F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH
(XMP)
•
GEIL
GEIL
GV32GB1333C9DC
GG34GB1333C9DC
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL
GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24
1.3V
(low voltage)
GEIL
GEIL
Hynix
GV34GB1333C9DC
GVP34GB1333C7DC
HMT112U6TFR8A-H9
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-24
-
1.5V
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
1GB
SS Hynix
H5TC1G83TFRH9A
1.35V
(low voltage)
Hynix
Hynix
HMT325U6BFR8C-H9
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9
2GB
2GB
SS Hynix
DS Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
H5TC1G83TFRH9A
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
1.35V
(low voltage)
Hynix
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9
FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES
4GB
1GB
DS Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
KINGMAX
SS KINGMAX
KKB8FNWBFGNX-
27A
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES
FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES
FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES
FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES
FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES
FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
SS KINGMAX
SS KINGMAX
SS KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
SS ELPIDA
KFC8FMFXF-DXX-
15A
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-
15A
-
-
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-
15A
-
-
KKB8FNWBFGNX-
26A
-
-
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-
15A
-
-
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-
15A
-
-
KVR1333D3N9/1G
(low profile)
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
9
9
1.5V
-
KVR1333D3N9/2G
(low profile)
SS Hynix
H5TQ2G83AFRH9C
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G
2GB
2GB
SS Micron
IID77 D9LGK
-
-
1.5V
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP
(low profile)
SS ELPIDA
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3N9/2G
(low profile)
2GB
DS ELPIDA
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
9
1.5V
•
•
•
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9/2G
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS KTC
D1288JPNDPLD9U
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
D1288JEMFNGD9U
9
9
-
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
DS ELPIDA
DS KTC
KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP
(low profile)
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP
(low profile)
2GB
DS KINGSTON
D1288JPSFPGD9U
-
1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX
(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
-
-
-
7
9
9
-
1.65V
XMP 1.25V
1.5V
KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX
(XMP)
-
KVR1333D3N9/4G
(low profile)
4GB
4GB
DS ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
KVR1333D3N9/4G
(low profile)
1.5V
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3N9/4G
KVR1333D3N9/4G
4GB
4GB
DS KTC
D2568JENCNGD9U
H5TQ2G83AFR
-
-
1.5V
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
DS Hynix
2-11
ASUS P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip Brand
DS
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP
(low profile)
4GB
DS KINGSTON
D2568JENCPGD9U
-
1.5V
•
•
•
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
NANYA
MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1
1GB
1GB
2GB
SS Micron
SS Micron
SS Micron
SS MICRON
DS Micron
DS Micron
DS NANYA
OJD12D9LGQ
9FF22D9KPT
OJD12D9LGK
IJM22 D9PFJ
9KF27D9KPT
OLD22D9LGK
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
9
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB
MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB
MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB
-
9
-
NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG
4GB
NT5CB256M8GN-
CG
-
PSC
AL7F8G73F-DJ2
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
1GB
SS PSC
A3P1GF3FGF
A3P1GF3FGF
K4B1G0846F
K4B2G0846D
K4B1G0846F
K4B2G0846C
K4B4G0846A-HCH9
H5TQ1G83TFR
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PSC
AL8F8G73F-DJ2
DS PSC
-
-
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
M378B2873FHS-CH9
M378B5773DH0-CH9
M378B5673FH0-CH9
M378B5273CH0-CH9
M378B1G73AH0-CH9
SS SAMSUNG
SS SAMSUNG
DS SAMSUNG
DS SAMSUNG
DS SAMSUNG
SS Hynix
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Super Talent W1333UA1GH
Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)
Super Talent W1333UB2GS
Super Talent W1333UB4GS
Super Talent W1333UX6GM
9
-
•
2GB(2x 1GB) SS
-
8
-
2GB
4GB
DS SAMSUNG
DS SAMSUNG
K4B1G0846F
K4B2G0846C
0BF27D9KPT
0YD77D9LGK
H5TQ2G83BZRH9C
9GF27D9KPT
9
-
•
•
•
•
•
-
-
6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron
9-9-9-24
1.5V
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Century
JM1333KLN-2G
JM1333KLN-2G
TS256MLK64V3U
2GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
SS Micron
SS Hynix
DS Micron
SS NANYA
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PC3-10600 DDR3-
1333 9-9-9
NT5CB128M8DN-
CF
•
Elixir
Elixir
Elixir
Elixir
Elixir
M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG
M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG
M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG
M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG
M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
SS Elixir
N2CB2G80BN-CG
N2CB2G80DN-CG
N2CB2G80GN-CG
N2CB2G80BN-CG
N2CB2G80DN-CG
PM128M8D385-15
PE911-125E
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SS Elixir
SS Elixir
•
•
DS Elixir
DS Elixir
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G
DS PATRIOT
SS MICRON
DS SAMSUNG
•
•
•
KINGSTEK
Kingtiger
KSTD3PC-10600
2GB DIMM PC3-10666
SEC 904 HCH9
K4B1G0846D
Kingtiger
KTG2G1333PG3
2GB
DS
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MARKVISION BMD32048M1333C9-1123 2GB
MARKVISION BMD34096M1333C9-1124 4GB
DS MARKVISION M3D1288P-13
DS MARKVISION M3D2568E-13
-
-
-
-
PATRIOT
PATRIOT
PATRIOT
PATRIOT
RAMAXEL
RAMAXEL
RiDATA
PSD31G13332H
PSD31G13332
1GB
1GB
2GB
8GB
DS
-
-
9
-
DS PATRIOT
PM64M8D38U-15
-
-
•
•
PSD32G13332H
PG38G1333EL(XMP)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5V
RMR1870ED48E8F-1333 2GB
RMR1870EC58E9F-1333 4GB
DS ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
DS RiDATA
DS HYNIX
SS NANYA
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
-
E304459CB1AG32Cf
SMD-4G68H1P-13HZ
SP001GBLTU133S01
4GB
4GB
1GB
9
-
SanMax
H5TQ2G83BFR H9C
SILICON
POWER
NT5CB128M8AN-
CG
9
SILICON
POWER
SP001GBLTU133S02
SP002GBLTU133S02
1GB
2GB
SS Elixir
DS Elixir
N2CB1680AN-C6
9
9
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
SILICON
POWER
N2CB1680AN-C6
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
UMAX
TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1GB
TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1GB
TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB
TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2GB
TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2GB
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-7-7-20
8-8-8-24
7-7-7-20
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
-
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
-
-
-
E41302GP0-73BDB
3WVS31333-2G-CNR
2GB
2GB
DS UMAX
DS AMPO
U2S24D30TP-13
AM3420803-13H
•
•
WINTEC
-
-
2-12
Chapter 2: Hardware information
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1066 MHz capability
Vendors
Part No.
Size SS/ Chip
DS Brand
Chip NO.
Timing Voltage
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
Crucial
Crucial
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
CT12864BA1067.8FF
CT25664BA1067.16FF
EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F
EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F
1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT
2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT
1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F
2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F
1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F
7
7
-
-
•
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•
Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3
2000/1800MHz frequency as default.
DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation
processors.
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
•
1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
•
2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that
you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
•
4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as
two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
•
•
ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
•
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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2.2.4
Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
DIGI
+EPU
P8H77-M PRO
8Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
Slot No. Slot Description
1
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)
PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
2
3
4
PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
PCI Express operating mode
VGA configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1
PCIe 2.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card
x16
x4
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•
•
PCIe 3.0 support depends on the CPU type and requires a PCIe 3.0 VGA card.
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express
x16 graphics card to get better performance.
•
In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
•
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
•
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-24 for details.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
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F
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H
LAN
shared
–
–
–
–
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Marvell 9172
PCIE x16_1
PCIE x16_2
PCIE x1_1
PCIE x1_2
Intel PCH SATA Controller
HD Audio
–
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shared
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–
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shared
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shared
USB 2.0_1
USB 2.0_2
USB 3.0
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shared
shared
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shared
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2.2.5
Jumper
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.
CLRTC
2
2
3
P8H77-M PRO
Normal
Clear RTC
(Default)
P8H77-M PROꢀClear RTC RAM
To erase the RTC RAM
1.
2.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
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.
4.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down
and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default
values.
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2.2.6
Onboard switches
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-
case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.
1.
MemOK! switch
Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot
failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! to switch lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic
memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO MemOK! switch
•
•
Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
The DRAM_LED also lights up 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 the 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 remains lit. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in
the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website
at www.asus.com.
•
•
•
If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot
and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you
that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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2.
EPU switch
Turning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and
intelligently moderate power consumption.
For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
powered off.
EPU
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO EPU switch
•
•
•
The EPU LED near the EPU switch lights up when the switch setting is turned to
Enable. Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED.
If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU
function will be activated after the next system bootup.
You may change or enable the EPU settings from the software application or in the
BIOS setup program. However, the system will use the last settings you made.
3.
GPU Boost switch
This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function.
GPU Boost
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO GPU Boost switch
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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.
SB_PWR
P8H77-M PRO
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
P8H77-M PRO Onboard LED
2.
DRAM LED
The DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during the motherboard boot process.
If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will remain lit until the problem is
solved. This user-friendly design provides an easy way to identify problems related to
the DRAM.
DRAM LED
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO DRAM LED
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3.
EPU LED
The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is changed to Enable.
P8H77-M PRO
EPU_LED
P8H77-M PRO EPU LED
4.
GPU Boost LED
The GPU Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is changed to Enable.
GPU_LED
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO GPU Boost LED
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2.2.8
Internal connectors
1.
Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/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
configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77
chipset.
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_1
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
•
These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
•
Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•
When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
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2.
Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical 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
configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77
chipset.
SATA3G_1
SATA3G_3
SATA3G_2
SATA3G_4
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
•
These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
•
Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•
When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
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3.
Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue])
This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s
signal cables.
SATA6G_E1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
P8H77-M PRO
RSATA_RXN1
GND
P8H77-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
•
•
•
The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI devices are
not supported.
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].
Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
4.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
This connector is for additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0
specification that supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel
cable is available on your system chassis, this USB 3.0 connector can be used to
install USB 3.0 ports on the front panel.
USB3_34
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector
You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector.
The USB 3.0 bracket is purchased separately.
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5.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 5 ~ 10)
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 specification supporting up to
480 Mbps connection speed.
USB910
USB78
USB56
P8H77-M PRO
PIN 1
PIN 1
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO USB2.0 connector
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports
front panel USB ports.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
6.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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.
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Digital audioScPoDnIFn_OeUcTtor
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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7.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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.
AAFP
PIN 1
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
P8H77-M PRO Front panel audio connector
•
•
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97
front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this
connector is set to [HD].
8.
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (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.
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
PWR_FAN
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO fan connector
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow 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 maximum of 1A (12 W) fan power.
Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 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.
9.
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT
standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible
computers.
LPT
SLCT
PE
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
SLIN#
INIT#
ERR#
AFD
BUSY
ACK#
PD7
PD6
PD5
PD4
PD3
PD2
PD1
PD0
STB#
P8H77-M PRO
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO Parallel Port Connector
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10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.
COM1
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO
P8H77-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
EATX12V
EATXPWR
+3 Volts
GND
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
PIN 1
+5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
P8H77-M PRO
+5 Volts
GND
PSON#
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO EATX power connectors
•
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
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•
•
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional
devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PLED
SPEAKER
PANEL
PIN 1
P8H77-M PRO
IDE_LED
PWRSW RESET
* Requires an ATX power supply
P8H77-M PRO System panel connector
•
•
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 flashes 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. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the
system OFF.
•
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
The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
1
A
B
2
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4
3
C
A
B
5
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2.3.3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
A
1
2
B
B
A
3
4
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
2
A
B
B
A
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2.3.4
DIMM installation
1
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
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2.3.5
Motherboard installation
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary
between models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1
2
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3
P8H77-M PRO
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.3.6
ATX Power connection
1
2
OR
OR
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2.3.7
SATA device connection
1
OR
2
OR
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2.3.8
Front I/O Connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector
1
2
To install USB 2.0 Connector
To install front panel audio
connector
AAFP
USB 2.0
To install USB 3.0 Connector
USB 3.0
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2.3.9
Expension Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards
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2.3.10
Rear panel connection
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port
7. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, 4
8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2
9. DVI port
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port
4. External SATA 6G ports
10. HDMI port
5. LAN (RJ-45) port*
6. Audio I/O ports**
11. DisplayPort
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED, and audio port definitions.
•
•
DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.
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.
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* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
Speed LED
ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
Status
Description
Status
OFF
Description
OFF
No link
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
ORANGE
BLINKING
Linked
ORANGE
GREEN
Data activity
LAN port
**Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Headset
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In
Line In
Line In
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Orange
Black
Gray
–
–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
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2.3.11
Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.4
Starting up for the first time
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
Be sure that all switches are off.
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
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
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
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 ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional
keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users
can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device
configuration 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.
Incorrect settings on the BIOS may result in 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 modification. 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 first 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 2.2.5 Jumper for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
•
The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth 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 or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced 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.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.
Clicks to display all fan
Selects the display language of
speeds if available
the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
CPU/chassis/power fan speed
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets the
system, or enters the Advanced Mode
Exit/Advanced Mode
English
UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode
P8H77-M PRO
BIOS Version : 0311
CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz)
Speed : 3100 MHz
Monday [9/13/2010]
Temperature
Voltage
CPU
Fan Speed
CPU
MB
+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC
+75.2ºF/+40.0ºC
1.248V
3.344V
5V
5.160V
CPU_FAN
3325RPM CHA_FAN1
N/A PWR_FAN
N/A
N/A
3.3V
12V
12.248V
CHA_FAN2
System Performance
Quiet
Performance
Boot Priority
Energy Saving
Normal
Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.
Shortcut (F3)
Advanced Mode (F7)
Default(F5)
Boot Menu (F8)
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Power Saving mode
Loads optimized default
Selects the boot device priority
Selects the Advanced
mode functions
Normal mode
ASUS Optimal mode
Selects the boot device priority
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
•
•
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the
system.
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3.2.2
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode.
Back button
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Menu bar
General help
Pop-up window
Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Advanced\ CPU Configuration
>
CPU Configuration
Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz
EM64T
Supported
Processor Speed
Preocessor Stepping
Microcode Revision
L1 Data Cache
3100 MHz
206a6
Not loaded
32 KB x 4
32 KB x 4
256 KB x 4
6144 KB
4
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Process Cores
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor
Intel HT Technology
CPU Ratio Range
CPU Current Ratio
Disabled
Enabled
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Enalbed
All
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Virtualization Technology
Hardware Prefetcher
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Adjacent cache Line Prefetch
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Configuration fields
Scroll bar
Navigation keys
Menu items
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the overclocking settings
For changing the advanced system settings
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings.
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 configuration
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 fit on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items on 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. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, 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.
Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
BIOS Information
BIOS Version
Choose the system default language
0311 x64
01/04/2012
8.0.0.1351
C1
Build Date
ME Version
South Bridge Steppping
CPU Information
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Speed
3100 MHz
Memory Information
Total Memory
Speed
1024 MB (DDR3)
1333 MHz
System Language
English
System Date
System Time
Access Level
[Mon 09/27/2010]
[16:46:15]
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Administrator
Enter: Select
>
Security
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Main\ Security
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
>
Password Description
To clear the administrator password,
key in the current password in the
Enter Current Password box,
and then press <Enter> when
prompted to create/confirm the
password.
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
Administrator Password
User Password
Not Installed
Not Installed
Administrator Password
User Password
•
•
If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default
Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
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.
Confirm 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/confirm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
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.
Confirm 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/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
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Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be careful when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK
frequency, CPU ratio and memory
parameters will be auto optimized.
Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: xxxxMHz
Target DRAM Speed: xxxxMHz
Ai Overclock Tuner
Auto
CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode
Memory Frequency
Auto
Auto
iGPU Max. Frequency
Auto
EPU Power Saving Mode
Disabled
>
>
>
>
GPU Boost
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
DRAM Timing Control
CPU Power Management
DIGI + VRM
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
CPU Voltage
1.072V
Offset Mode
+
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Offset Mode Sign
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Scroll down to display the following items:
CPU Offset Voltage
iGPU Voltage
Auto
Offset Mode
+
iGPU Offset Mode Sign
iGPU Offsest Voltage
Auto
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
DRAM Voltage
VCCSA Voltage
PCH Voltage
1.500V
0.925V
1.050V
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
CPU PLLVoltage
Auto
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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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 configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual]
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]
Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz at 1MHz increment.
CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. Configuration options:
[Auto] [100:100] [100:133]
iGPU Max. Frequency [xxx]
Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU)
to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use <+> / <-> to adjust the value.
EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EPU Setting [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and
allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power
Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]
GPU Boost
GPU Boost automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
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 EIST item to [Enabled].
[Enabled]
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
conditions.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
The following three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage
will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better
overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to
adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance:
0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme).
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
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CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx]
Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting
a higher frequency gets faster transient response.The values range from200K to 350K with a
50K interval. Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy
system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase
number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency.
[Standard]
Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.
Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Proceeds the full phase mode.
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
[Manual Adjustment]
Allows manual adjustment.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
Manual Adjustment [Medium]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual Adjustment] and allows
you to select manual adjustment mode. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium]
[Regular].
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s
phase. Configuration options:
[T. Probe] - Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] - Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
CPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects iGPU voltage. The
iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to the integrated graphics loading. Higher
load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but
increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from
the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 50% (High) and
100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]
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iGPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]
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 fixed CPU voltage.
[Offset Mode]
Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
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 fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system
unstable.
iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Offset Mode]
To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage.
iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and
allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V
with a 0.005V interval.
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iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows
you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values
range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval.
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.
Black
Yellow
Pink
Red
CPU Offset
Voltage
iGPU Mode
Voltage
0.005V–
0.065V
0.005V–
0.035V
1.185V–
1.575V
0.610V–
0.970V
0.735V–
1.100V
0.070V–
0.125V
0.040V–
0.065V
1.580V–
1.650V
0.975V–
1.015V
1.105V–
1.155V
0.130V–
0.185V
0.070V–
0.095V
1.655V–
1.725V
1.020V–
1.060V
1.160V–
1.205V
0.190V–
0.635V
0.100V–
0.635V
1.730V–
2.135V
1.065V–
1.560V
DRAM Voltage
VCCSA Voltage
PCH Voltage
1.210V–
1.7685V
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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 field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
Exit
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
CPU Configuration Parameters
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
CPU Configuration
PCH Configuration
SATA Configuration
System Agent Configuration
USB Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
APM
Network Stack
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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CPU Configuration
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.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Advanced\ CPU Configuration
>
CPU Configuration
Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
EM64T
Supported
3100 MHz
206a6
Processor Speed
Processor Stepping
Microcode Revision
L1 Data Cache
Not loaded
32 kB x 4
32 kB x 4
256 kB x 4
6144 kB
4
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
CPU Ratio Range
CPU Current Ratio
Not sSpported
16-31
31
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Enabled
All
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Virtualization Technology
Hardware Prefetcher
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
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Scroll down to display the following items:
>
CPU Power Management Configuration
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Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
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.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
[Disabled]
Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
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 Configuration
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]
[Enabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
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 specific
condition.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
CPU C1E [Auto]
[Enabled]
Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to
enable the Enhanced Halt State.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
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CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
CPU C6 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
3.5.2
PCH Configuration
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Boot
Tool
Advanced\ PCH Configuration >
PCH Configuration
Enabled/Disabled the High Precision
Event Timer.
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.Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
to [Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [10 Minutes]
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and
allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately]
[1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours]
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Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [x]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to
[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size
is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks
whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the
numeric keypad.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Configuration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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3.5.3
SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA
Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
Exit
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Advanced\ SATA Configuration
>
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)
RAID Mode.
AHCI
Enabled
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check
SATA 6G_1 (Gray)
Hot Plug
Empty
Disabled
Empty
Disabled
Empty
Disabled
Empty
Disabled
Empty
Disabled
Empty
SATA 6G_2 (Gray)
Hot Plug
SATA 3G_3 (Blue)
Hot Plug
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
SATA 3G_4 (Blue)
Hot Plug
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
SATA 3G_5 (Blue)
Hot Plug
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
SATA 3G_6 (Blue)
Scroll down to display the following items:
Hot Plug
Disabled
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SATA Mode Selection [IDE Mode]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[IDE Mode]
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI Mode]
Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the
AHCI (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.
[RAID Mode]
Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the
SATA 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode],
and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.5.4
System Agent Configuration
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
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Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Advanced\ System Agent Configuration
>
System Agent Configuration
Enable or disable memory remap above
4G.
Memory Remap Feature
Enabled
>
>
Graphics Configuration
NB PCIe Configuration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
Disables this function.
Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [iGFX] [PEG]
iGPU Memory [64M]
Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]
[128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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 fixed at 64MB. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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NB PCIe Configuration
Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIE X16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to configure the PCIE X16_1 link speed. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Gen1] [Gen2]
3.5.5
USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
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Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Advanced\ USB Configuration
>
USB Configuration
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO
option disables legacy support if no
USB devices are connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB devices
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs
available only for EFI applications.
Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB3.0 Support
Intel xHCI Mode
Enabled
Enabled
Smart Auto
Disabled
EHCI Hand-off
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
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]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] or [Auto] and allows you
to enable or disable the legacy USB3.0 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems
(OS).
Disables the function.
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
Allows you to select an operation mode for the Intel xHCI controller. Configuration 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 Configuration
Exit
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>
Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio
HD Audio controller
Front Panel Type
SPDIF Out Type
Enabled
HD
SPDIF
Marvell Storage Controller
Marvell Storage OPROM
IDE Mode
Enabled
Realtek LAN Controller
Realtek PXE OPROM
Enabled
Disabled
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
>
>
Serial Port Configuration
Paralle Port Configuration
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
[Disabled]
Disables the controller.
The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to
[Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-
definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.
[AC97]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF]
[HDMI]
Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.
Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.
Marvell Storage Controller [IDE Mode]
[Disabled]
Disables the Marvell storage controller.
[IDE Mode]
[AHCI Mode]
Sets the Marvell storage controller to IDE mode.
Sets the Marvell storage controller to AHCI mode.
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Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled]
This item appears only when the Marvell Storage Controller item is set to [IDE Mode] or
[AHCI Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage OPROM.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the Marvell Storage OPROM.
Disables the Marvell Storage OPROM.
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
Disables the controller.
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port Configuration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you
to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
Parallel Port Configuration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration.
Parallel Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT). Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
The following two items appear only when you set the Parallel Port item to [Enabled].
Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. Configuration options: [Auto]
[IO=378h; IRQ=5] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12]
[IO=3BCh; IRQ= 5,6,7,9,10,11,12]
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]
Allows you to change the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Priinter Mode]
[SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and
EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]
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3.5.7
APM
Exit
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Advanced\ APM
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
>
Restore AC Power Loss
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard
Power On By PCIE/PCI
Power On By Ring
Power Off
Allow BIOS yo switch off some power
at S5 to get the system ready for ErP
requirement. When set to Enabled, all
other PME options will be switched
off.
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Power On By RTC
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On]
[Power Off]
[Last State]
The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
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]
[Space Bar]
[Ctrl-Esc]
Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
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 PCIE/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel/Realtek LAN device.
[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]
[Enabled]
Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
Enables Ring to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
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3.5.8
Network Stack
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Advanced\ Network Stack
>
Network Stack
Disabl Link
Allow BIOS yo switch off some power
at S5 to get the system ready for ErP
requirement. When set to Enabled, all
other PME options will be switched
off.
Network Stack [Disable Link]
Enables or disables the network stack (Pxe and UEFI). Configuration options: [Disable Link]
[Enable]
3.6
Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Exit
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Tool
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan 1 Speed
Chassis Fan 2 Speed
Power Fan Speed
CPU Voltage
+34ºC / +93ºF
+31ºC / +87ºF
1717 RPM
N/A
N/A
N/A
+1.185V
+3.312V
+5.080V
+12.192V
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
12V Voltage
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
CPU Q-Fan Control
Enabled
200 RPM
Standard
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
CPU Fan Profile
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Scroll down to display the following items:
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
Chassis Q-Fan Control
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit
Chassis Fan Profile
Enabled
600 RPM
Standard
Enabled
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Anti Surge Support
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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard
temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] or [N/A]
Chasis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] or [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 field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected
speed.
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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Configuration 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
the CPU temperature.
[Silent]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.
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.
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CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0%
to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum
duty cycle.
Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/2 [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
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.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
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]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 20% 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
0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the
minimum duty cycle.
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3.7
Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Exit
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Tool
Select the keyboard NumLock state
Bootup NumLock State
Full Screen Logo
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Option ROM Messages
Setup Mode
On
Enabled
Enabled
Force BIOS
EZ Mode
UEFI/Legacy Boot
PCI ROM Priority
Enable bot...
Legacy ROM
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Override
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
[On]
[Off]
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the full screen logo display feature.
Disables the full screen logo display feature.
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables this function.
The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS]
The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot
sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
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Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup
program.
[EZ Mode]
Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]
[Enable both UEFI and Legacy]
[Disable UEFI]
Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot.
Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot.
[Disable Legacy]
Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot.
PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]
This item specifies the PCI Option ROM launch priority when multiple Option ROMs are
available. Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI 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, do any of the following:
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
- 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 configure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Exit
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Main
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Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Be used to update BIOS
>
>
>
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
ASUS O.C. Profile
ASUS SPD Information
3.8.1
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to
confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
3.8.2
ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile
>
O.C. Profile Configuration
Save BIOS settings to Profile
Setup Profile 1 Status :
Setup Profile 2 Status :
Setup Profile 3 Status :
Setup Profile 4 Status :
Setup Profile 5 Status :
Setup Profile 6 Status :
Setup Profile 7 Status :
Setup Profile 8 Status :
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Add Your CMOS Profile
Label
Save to Profile
1
1
Add Your CMOS Profile
Load from Profile
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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Save to Profile
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile
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 file only coming from the same memory/CPU
configuration 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. Configuration 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.
Exit
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
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 confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation 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 filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices.
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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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1.
2.
3.
ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or
a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
4.
ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the
motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash 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:
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•
•
•
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
View the BIOS version information
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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 traffic.
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 to
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4.
5.
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.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1.
From the ASUS Update screen,
select Update BIOS from file, and
then click Next.
2.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open
window, click Open, and click Next.
C:\Users\English\Desktop\P8H77-M PRO.CAP
3.
4.
You can decide whether to change
the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you
want to change the boot logo or No to
continue.
Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.
•
•
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information
vary by models.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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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 floppy 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 flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2.
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
Exit
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75
Flash Info
MODEL: P8H77-M PRO
VER: 0311
DATE: 01/04/2012
fs0:\
Drive
Folder Info
01/04/12 10:23p
fs0:\
fs1:\
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File Infor
MODEL:
Help Info
VER:
DATE:
[Enter] Select or Load
[Tab] Switch
[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move
[Esc] Exit
[F2] Backup
3.
4.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5.
6.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash 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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.
•
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file
published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file,
download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.
•
Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into
P8H77MP.CAP.
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 flash drive
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3.
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
4.
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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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 file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or
gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1.
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2.
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://
support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.
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•
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity.
3.
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment
1.
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
2.
Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the
optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
↑ and ↓ to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
3.
4.
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d:and press <Enter> to switch the disk from
Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater
1.
2.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /gand press <Enter>.
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29]
Current ROM
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
BOARD: P8H77-M PRO
VER: 0311
DATE: Unknown
DATE: 01/04/2012
PATH: A:\
A:
P8H77MP.CAP
17:30:48
4194304 2012-01-04
Note
[Enter] Select or Load
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
[Tab] Switch
[B] Backup
[V] Drive Info
[Esc] Exit
3.
Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file
and prompts you to confirm 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
prompt after updating BIOS.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3
of your motherboard user manual for details.
•
Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have
disconnected them.
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4:
Software support
4.1
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of
your hardware.
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed
information.
•
Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP /7 /
64-bit 7 / operating systems before installing the drivers for better compatibility and
system stability.
4.2
Support DVD information
The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1
Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.
The Make Disk menu
contains items to
create the RAID/AHCI
driver disk.
The Manual menu contains
the list of supplementary user
manuals. Click an item to open
the folder of the user manual.
The Drivers menu shows the available
device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
Click the Contact
tab to display the
ASUS contact
information.
The Utilities
menu shows the
applications and
other software that
the motherboard
supports.
Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information
Click an item
to install
Click to show
more items
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
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4.2.2
Obtaining the software manuals
The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get
the necessary software manuals.
The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files.
1.
Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide from
the manual list on the left.
2.
The Manual folder of the support
DVD appears. Double-click the
folder of your selected software.
3.
Some software manuals are
provided in different languages.
Double-click the language to
show the software manual.
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals
containing in the support DVD vary by models.
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4.3
Software information
Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you
through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software
application for more information.
4.3.1
AI Suite II
AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.
Installing AI Suite II
To install AI Suite II on your computer
1.
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2.
3.
Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI
Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II
main menu bar.
Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard
BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II.
Click to customize
the interface settings
Click to show the
system information
Click to update the motherboard BIOS
Click to monitor sensors
or CPU frequency
Click to select a utility
Shortcut to the Auto Tuning
Mode under TurboV EVO
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The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function.
The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.
The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual
screenshots vary with models.
•
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website
at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.2
TurboV EVO
ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency
and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy
overlocking and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support
DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
TurboV
TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, DDR voltage, VCCSA
Voltage and PCH Voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without
exiting and rebooting the OS.
Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high
voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the
system unstable.
For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and
will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your
customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
Click to
select Mode
Load profile
Target values
Save the current
settings as a
new profile
Current values
Voltage
Adjustment
bars
GPU Boost
Advanced Mode
Undoes all changes
without applying
Applies all changes
immediately
Click to restore
all start-up
settings
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Using Advanced Mode
Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage
settings.
Advanced mode
Target values
Voltage
Adjustment
bars
Undoes all changes
without applying
Current values
Applies all changes
immediately
Click to restore
all start-up
settings
GPU Boost
Allows you to manually set the GPU Boost.
The first time you use GPU Boost, go to AI Tweaker in BIOS and set the iGPU voltage
item to [Manual Mode].
1.
2.
3.
Click the GPU Boost tab.
Slide the bar to adjust the iGPU Max Frequency or the iGPU Voltage.
Click Apply to make the change take effect.
GPU Boost
Applies all changes
immediately
Click to restore
all start-up
settings
Undoes all changes
without applying
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Auto Tuning
ASUS TurboV EVO provides the most flexible auto-tuning options.
•
The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.
•
To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment
is strongly recommended.
1.
2.
Click the Auto Tuning GPU
Boost.
Click Start to start auto-
overclocking.
3.
TurboV automatically overclocks
the CPU, saves BIOS settings
and restarts the system. After
re-entering Windows, a message
appears indicating auto tuning
success. Click OK to exit.
4.3.3
DIGI+ VRM
ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance
reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to
longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by
clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
1
4
2
3
5
6
Application helps
7
Apply all changes immediately
Undo all changes without
applying
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Items Function description
CPU Load-line Calibration
It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Higher load-line
calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU
1
and VRM thermal.
CPU Current Capability
CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value
setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.
2
3
CPU Voltage Frequency
Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher
frequency gets quicker transient response.
iGPU Load-line Calibration
Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. The iGPU
working voltage will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. A higher value can
get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal
conditions.
4
iGPU Current Capability
A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency
range simultaneously to enhance the iGPU performance.
5
6
CPU Power Phase Control
Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal
performance. Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency.
CPU Power Duty Control
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every
phase component.
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•
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
•
Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.4
EPU
EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides
several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the
system shift modes automatically according to current system status. You can also customize
each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and
Fan Control.
Launching EPU
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking
Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Displays the following message
if no VGA power saving engine is
detected.
Multiple system
operating modes
Displays current mode
The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated
Displays the amount
of CO2 reduced
*Shifts between the
display of Total and
Current CO2 reduced
Displays the current
CPU power
Advanced settings for each mode
Displays the system
properties of each mode
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•
Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you
installed EPU.
Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you
click the Clear button
.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.5
FAN Xpert
Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according
to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different
geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles
offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Launching FAN Xpert
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking
Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Using FAN Xpert
Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your
selected fan.
Click to select a fan type
Click to select a fan profile
Click to apply the settings
Click to discard the settings
Fan setting
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•
•
•
•
Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function.
Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern.
Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.
Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect.
User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.6
Probe II
Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you
of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,
and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is
always at a healthy operating condition.
Launching Probe II
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking
Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Configuring Probe II
Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the
sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of
sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.
Saves your
configuration
Loads the default
threshold values
for each sensor
Loads your saved
Applies your
changes
configuration
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.7
USB 3.0 Boost
The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the
up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can
accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by
clicking Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Configuring USB 3.0 Boost
1.
2.
Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.
USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and
switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the connected
device).
3.
You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time.
•
•
•
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.
asus.com for detailed software configuration.
Due to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in
Windows® XP operating system.
Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with
USB devices.
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4.3.8
MyLogo2
This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears
on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very
beginning!
Launching ASUS Update
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking
Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Using MyLogo
Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the
given instructions.
Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard
1.
Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo.
Then click on Next.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar.
You can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next.
Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
Click on Yes to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you restart your
computer.
Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this
BIOS to the motherboard
1.
At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system. This utility
will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version.
2.
3.
Then at Picture File, Browse to select the desired image for boot logo. Click Next.
Follow steps 2-5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete
logo update.
The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to take effect.
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4.3.9
Audio configurations
The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out
support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and
giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that
came with the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find
the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-
Realtek HD Audio Manager
click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
A.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7
Set default device
button
Minimize
button
Exit button
Device
advanced
settings
Configuration
option tabs
Connector
settings
Analog
and digital
connector
status
Control
settings
window
Information
button
B.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Exit button
Configuration
options
Minimize button
Control settings
window
Information button
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Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
4.4
Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies
This document details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:
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•
•
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
4.4.1
System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies
In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must
meet the following requirements:
1. CPU:
2. OS:
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family
Windows® 7 operating systems
3. SSD:
One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary.
Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition
capacity, and system memory requirements.
4. HDD:
At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.
5. DRAM: To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is
required.
Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before
creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
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SSD Capacity Requirements
SSD Partition Capacity
Requirements
System DRAM
4GB
2GB
2GB
8GB
Intel® Rapid Start
4GB
8GB
Intel® Smart Response
20GB
20GB
20GB
Separate 20GB
and 2GB
partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
Separate
20GB and 4GB 20GB and 8GB
partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
Separate
Intel® Smart Response
and
Intel® Rapid Start
partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
Separate
20GB and 4GB
partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
Separate 20GB
and 8GB
partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
Intel® Smart Response,
Intel® Rapid Start,
and
Separate 20GB
and 2GB partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
Intel® Smart Connect
•
•
The SSD used for Intel® Rapid Start and Intel® Smart Response is not allowed for
creating RAID.
Due to OS behavior, Intel® Rapid Start Technology works inefficiently with over 4G
system memory under Windows® 7 32-bit operating system.
•
•
Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies.
The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology vary by the installed SSD.
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4.4.2
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed
fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up
hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced
load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down
by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin.
Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to
[RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for
details
Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology
1.
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2.
3.
Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology
1.
Click Accelerate to launch Smart
Response Technology settings.
2.
Select the SSD you want to use to
accelerate your storage system.
b. Select the size allocated for SSD
caching.
c. Select which HDD for caching.
d. Enhanced mode: WRITE THROUGH,
write to SSD and HDD at the same
time.
Maximized mode: WRITE BACK, write
to SSD and write back to HDD in a later
time.
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3.
Select Disable Acceleration to disable
this function, and select Change Mode to
switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/
Maximized.
>
•
•
To enable Intel® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and
a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
=
If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and
remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology.
Refer to Chapter 4, section Installing Serial ATA hard disk for the entry of BIOS Option
ROM.
•
The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. If it exceeds, the storage capacity left
out for caching can still be identified by the system for normal storage.
4.4.3
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping
mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the configured SSD provides a faster
wake-up response time, but keeps the energy in a low profile.
•
•
Before applying Intel® Rapid Start Technology, go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Configuration in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel
Rapid Start function. Error message appears if you install the Intel® Rapid Start Utility
before creating a partition.
Creating a partition
•
Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect
partitioning process will result to data loss.
•
Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance.
1.
2.
Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management.
Select the SSD that you want to create the partition.
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3.
Right click the New Volume
that you want to shrink from,
and select Shrink Volume.
4.
If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted:
a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize.
b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume, and follow the
remaining steps.
If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel®
Smart Response, you can not see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your
cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the
Intel® Rapid Start partition.
5.
Key in the required partition
size, and must be equal to
the system DRAM memory
(1GB = 1024MB). Click
Shrink.
Go to Start > Control
Panel > System and
Security > System, and
check the DRAM size
information.
The unallocated volume is
allocated to the selected
disk.
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6.
To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories >
Command Prompt tool.
7.
8.
Type diskpartand press Enter.
In the diskpart prompt, type
list diskafter DISKPART,
and press Enter. Select the
disk with the unallocated
volume by typing select
disk x(x = disk number), and
press Enter .
•
•
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition.
Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD.
9.
Type create partition
primary, and press Enter.
10. After creating a primary
partition, type detail
disk, and press Enter
to view the details of the
partitioned disk.
11. Select the RAW volume
which has the same size
as the shrinked volume,
type select volume x
(x = number), and press
Enter to store the Intel®
Rapid Start partition.
•
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.
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12. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until
the Disk Management utility identifies a new partition called Hibernation Partition.
The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table
store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is
identified.
13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
The partition for Intel® Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted,
and this results to function failure of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the
OS
Install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology first from your support DVD in order to launch the
Intel® Rapid Start Manager.
After creating the partition, launch the Intel® Rapid Start
Manager to enable or disable the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology.
1.
Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right
side of the task bar, and click Intel® Rapid Start
Technology Manager icon.
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2.
Tick On in the Status field to enable the function, and click Save.
Select and click to enable
or disable the function
Click to enable or
disable battery
saving mode. This
function only applies
to notebooks.
Click to save the Click to cancel the
Click to enable or disable the timer. When enabled, move
the scroll bar to the desired time. When the system is
idle for more than the time period you set, the system
automatically goes into the Intel® Rapid Start mode.
Default time is 10 minutes.
settings made.
settings made.
Recovering the partition
This procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and
recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid® Start Technology installation.
1.
2.
3.
Run the Command Prompt tool.
Type diskpartand press Enter.
At the diskpart prompt, type
list diskafter DISKPART,
and press Enter.
4.
Select the disk (SSD) where the
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
is installed for volume recovery,
type select disk x
(x = number), and press Enter.
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
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5.
Type list partition,
press Enter, and select the
partition where the Intel®
Rapid Start Technology is
installed by typing select
partition x(x = number),
and press Enter.
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
6.
Type delete partition override, and press Enter. The diskpart utility deletes
the selected partition.
7.
8.
In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage.
In the Computer Management window,
click Disk Management, right click the
shrinked new volume, and select Extend
Volume.
9.
As the Extend Volume Wizard appears,
click Next.
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10. Click Next after selecting the default
selected disk.
11. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology partition.
12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.
13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the
Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
4.4.4
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
The Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that provides the latest content updates
and energy efficiency to your computer’s platform.
Once installed and activated, the Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically wakes up the
system from sleeping mode, performs user state gathering, and initiates re-entry to sleeping
mode to wake-up after a set time interval.
•
Intel® Smart Connect Technology supports Windows® Live Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and
Seesmic applications.
•
It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before
applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Configuration, and enable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
Go to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
As the setup wizard appears, click Next to begin the setup.
Tick I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and click Next.
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5.
Select all and click Next for
Custom Setup.
6.
7.
Click Install to proceed the installation.
Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel® Smart Connect
Technology to take effect.
Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology
•
Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the
desktop, and enter the applications, passwords.
Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel® Smart Connect
Technology.
•
1.
2.
Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
In the Basic tab, click Enable Updating. When enabled, the Advanced tab is
available for advanced function settings.
The Advanced tab is activated
when updating is enabled
Click to view version
information and help topics
Click to configure
the basic settings
When updating is
enabled, click to
reset all settings
to default.
Click to enable
or disable the
function
When the scroll bar
is activated, adjust
the waking up time
period for Internet
data update.
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3.
To disable the
updating function, click
Disable Updating.
Clicking this button
automatically disables
the configuration in the
Advanced tab. To reset
to defaults, click Reset
All to Defaults.
4.
In the Advanced tab,
set up the schedule
during low power usage
time period for power
saving. This setting only
applies to the assigned
time period.
5.
In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click Topics to learn more
about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its configuration.
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4.5
RAID configurations
The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:
•
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7
operating systems (OS) before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID
feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 / Windows® 64-bit XP / 7 /
64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
•
•
Due to Windows® XP limitation, a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot
be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a
RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS
installation. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
4.5.1
RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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4.5.2
Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1.
2.
3.
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
Connect the SATA signal cables.
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
4.5.3
Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using
SATA HDDs. To do this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press <Enter>.
Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].
Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
4.5.4
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1.
2.
Turn on the system.
During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
0
1
2
3
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
[↑↓]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
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The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size:
128KB
Capacity: 0.0
Sync: N/A
GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
[↑↓]Change
[TAB]-Next
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[ENTER]-Select
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2.
3.
Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID
level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4.
When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want
to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size Status
0
1
2
3
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
[
↑↓
5.
Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small
triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
6.
Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4KB
to 128KB. The following are typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7.
8.
When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want
and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
9.
Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
Deleting a RAID set
Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name
Volume0
Level
RAID0(Stripe)
Drives
2
Capacity
298.0GB
Status
Normal
Bootable
Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-Select
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[DEL]-Delete Volume
2.
Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Del>. The following warning message appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):
3.
Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to
return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following
warning message appears:
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
2.
Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
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4.6
Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system
on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
•
•
The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a
USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows® XP
limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 4.5.4 Using a USB
floppy disk drive.
4.6.1
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Boot your computer.
Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
Save changes and exit BIOS.
When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
4.6.2
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Start Windows®.
Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a
RAID driver disk.
5.
Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.
6.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
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4.6.3
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation
To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:
1.
During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-
party SCSI or RAID driver.
2.
Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive.
3.
When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the
corresponding OS version.
4.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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4.6.4
Using a USB floppy disk drive
Due to OS limitations, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you
install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation.
To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to
the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below:
1.
Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk
containing the RAID driver.
2.
Right-click My Computer on the
Windows® desktop or start menu,
and then select Manage from the
pop-up window.
or
3.
Select Device Manager. From the
Universal Serial Bus controllers,
right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and
then select Properties from the pop-up
window.
The name of the USB floppy disk
drive varies with different vendors.
4.
Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID)
and Product ID (PID) are displayed.
5.
Browse the contents of the RAID driver
disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem.
6.
Double-click the file. A window appears,
allowing you to select the program for
opening the oem file.
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7.
Use Notepad to open the file.
8.
9.
Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem
file.
Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections:
id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor”
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer]
id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor”
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer]
id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104”,”iaStor”
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
Add the same line to both sections.
The VID and PID vary with different vendors.
10. Save and exit the file.
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5:
Multiple GPU technology support
5.1
ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in
this section.
5.1.1
Requirements
•
In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified.
•
•
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.
•
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
•
Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card
and the supported 3D application list.
5.1.2
Before you begin
For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers
before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Close all current applications.
For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
Select your current graphics card driver/s.
For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
Turn off your computer.
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Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1.
2.
Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards.
Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIE x16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIE x16 slots,
refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual
for the locations of the PCIE x16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3.
Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4.
Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
goldfingers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)
5.
6.
Connect two independent auxiliary power
sources from the power supply to the two
graphics cards separately.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
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5.1.4
Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device
drivers.
Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™
technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
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Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature
through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.
Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center
To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center:
1.
Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select
Catalyst(TM) Control Center. You can also
right-click the ATI icon in the Windows notification
area and select Cayalist Control Center.
2.
The Catalyst Control Center Setup
Assistant appears when the system
detects the existance of multi-graphics
cards. Click Go to continue to the
Catalyst Control Center Advanced
View window.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX
technology
1.
In the Catalyst Control Center window,
click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX >
Configure.
2
2.
From the Graphics Adapter list, select
the graphics card to act as the display
GPU.
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1
3.
4.
Select Enable CrossFireX.
Click Apply, and then click OK to exit
the window.
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LucidLogix Virtu MVP
LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards
to perform better, respond faster and process media files smoother within a low power
environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while
the newly-designed Virtual Vsync gives you a smoother gaming experience.
•
•
LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows7® operating systems.
Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by the 3rd/2nd generation Intel®
Core™ processor family.
•
iGPU Multi-Monitor support option must be enabled in BIOS and install
both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver before installing
LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD. Refer to 3.5.4 System
Configuration for details.
•
•
•
Hyperformance® and Virtual Sync are enabled when using more than one
discrete GPU at the same time.
Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/5xx series and AMD® HD5xxx/6xxx series graphic
cards.
We do not recommended to use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID mode.
Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP
To install LucidLogix Virtu MVP:
1. Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilites tab, then click LucidLogix Virtu MVP Software.
3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
After you successfully installed the LucidLogix Virtu MVP, the LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon
appears in the notification area.
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Setting up your display
LucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to enjoy better
graphics either from your built-in video output (i-Mode) or from a discrete graphics card
(d-Mode).
i-Mode
To use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video
output.
Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support.
d-Mode
To use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed
graphics card.
•
•
Ensure to set the Primary Display to PCIE or PCIE/PCI in BIOS to enable
d-Mode support.
d-Mode is recommended for an enhanced 3D gaming performance.
d-Mode (VGA output from
discrete graphics card)
i-Mode (VGA output
from motherboard)
The motherboard’s IO ports and discrete graphic card is for reference only and may vary in
different models.
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Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to configure the main features, adjust the
performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
To open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notification area and
select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel.
LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on. Select
Remove from system tray if you want to remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the
notification area.
Main
Allows you to turn ON/OFF the GPU virtualization. Also from the Main tab, you can set to
show or hide the In-Game icon.
Click to turn ON/OFF the LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Click to restore to default
settings
Tick to show icon
in system tray
Select display
option for In-Game
icon
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Performance
Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance® or Virtual Vsync function.
Click to turn
Hyperformance®
ON or OFF
Click to turn
Virtual Vsync
ON or OFF
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Appendices
Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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•
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
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Appendices
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Web site
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2890-7798
www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
Online support
+86-21-38429911
support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address
Telephone
Fax
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
+1-812-282-3777
+1-510-608-4555
usa.asus.com
Web site
Technical Support
Telephone
Support fax
+1-812-282-2787
+1-812-284-0883
support.asus.com
Online support
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Fax
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
+49-2102-959911
Web site
Online contact
www.asus.de
www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone
Support Fax
+49-1805-010923*
+49-2102-9599-11
support.asus.com
Online support
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
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