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    Motherboard P8H77-I[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P8H77-I specications summary ............................................................... ix Chapter 1 Product i[...]

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    iv Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2- 1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...............[...]

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    v Contents 2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-22 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 2-23 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [ Ignore] / [N/A] 2-23 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-23 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Contr[...]

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    vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all pow[...]

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    vii Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documen[...]

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    viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and a[...]

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    ix P8H77-I specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 Socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports Intel® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* *The T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www .asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. Chip[...]

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    x * Specications are subject to change without notice. P8H77-I specications summary Internal I/O Connector 1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x SA T A 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SA T A 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x Fro[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H77-I motherboard Cables 2 x Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® [...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel ® H77 Express Chipset The Intel ® H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1 155 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 an[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-3 HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Denition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HD[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 T ransmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology , a USB device’s transmission speed is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 t[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 LucidLogix ® Virtu MVP™ LucidLogix ® Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ T echnology 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 t[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-7 P8H77- I 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Pla[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Pa ge Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED P age 1. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN) 1-27 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-14 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) 1-31 9 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 3. USB 3.0 connector (2[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and [...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 4. Pos[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-1 1 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer . Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA1 155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the co[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better perfor[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-15 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • 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 [...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1866 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DA TA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55V -1.75V • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 [...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-17 DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 1 DIMM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • A-DA TA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction (continued on the next page) DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 1 DIMM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • A-DA[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-19 DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3V (low voltage) • • GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - -[...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • • Elixir[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-21 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIM[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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 s[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or o[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-25 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® op[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 . • We recommend that you conn[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-27 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU [...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. 8 0 1 P8H77-I  Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector [...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-29 7. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) congurations with the Intel ® Rapi[...]

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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector , then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header , you can have [...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I 1-31 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 139[...]

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    1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / 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 . Refer to your OS documen[...]

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    2-1 ASUS P8H77-I Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest [...]

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    2-3 ASUS P8H77-I • This function supports USB ash disks with FA T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fail[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Please select[...]

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    2-5 ASUS P8H77-I 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension Backing up the current BIOS T o backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-prote[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-6 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit P8H77I.CAP 838[...]

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    2-7 ASUS P8H77-I Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-8 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provide[...]

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    2-9 ASUS P8H77-I Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Main Ai T weaker Advanced Mo[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-10 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down>[...]

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    2-1 1 ASUS P8H77-I 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [English] [Español] [ Русский ] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu ite[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password ite[...]

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    2-13 ASUS P8H77-I 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-14 T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3- 1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a v[...]

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    2-15 ASUS P8H77-I The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology and T urbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long duration power limit [Auto] The default setting of this item will be TDP (65W or 95W for different CPUs). For Sandy Bridge, T urbo Ratio can be kept a time duration exceed TDP for maximum perfor[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-16 2.4.9 VCCSA V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. T he va lue ran ges fr om 0.8 00 V t o 1. 000 V w ith a 0 .00 5V in ter val. • The values of the iGPU Offset V oltage, DRAM V oltage, VCCSA V oltage are labeled in different color , indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system [...]

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    2-17 ASUS P8H77-I 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-18 T urbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® T urbo Mode T echnology . [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically .[...]

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    2-19 ASUS P8H77-I SA T A Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onbo[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-20 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to det[...]

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    2-21 ASUS P8H77-I 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 . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power lo[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-22 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: [...]

  • Page 65

    2-23 ASUS P8H77-I 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-24 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning spe[...]

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    2-25 ASUS P8H77-I 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-26 2.7.4 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. 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] [...]

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    2-27 ASUS P8H77-I 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 2.8.[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-28 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menu[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I A-1 Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

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    A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement 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 Communic[...]

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    ASUS P8H77-I A-3 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Ad[...]

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    A-4 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized repre sentative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus:[...]