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...Introduction 42 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 42 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 43 3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 59 3.6 Boot Screen 60 3.7 Security Screen 61 3.8 Exit Screen 62 4 Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4
...Introduction 42 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 42 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 43 3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 59 3.6 Boot Screen 60 3.7 Security Screen 61 3.8 Exit Screen 62 4 Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4
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You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. .../ VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) ASRock H77M Quick Installation Guide ASRock H77M Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the...
You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. .../ VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) ASRock H77M Quick Installation Guide ASRock H77M Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the...
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... integrated. - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in LGA1155 Package - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1...
... integrated. - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in LGA1155 Package - With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1...
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... Port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) -
... Port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) -
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... VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 21) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use two of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 49. 2. We are not responsible for ... the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. You can support the same features as HDMI port. 9 Please check Intel® website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ...
... VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 21) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use two of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 49. 2. We are not responsible for ... the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. You can support the same features as HDMI port. 9 Please check Intel® website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ...
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... to overclock CPU frequency for you can reduce the number of charging your BIOS only in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock APP Charger allows you are only supported under Windows.... Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock Instant Flash is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger. In Overclocking, you to RAM (S3), hibernation ...
... to overclock CPU frequency for you can reduce the number of charging your BIOS only in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock APP Charger allows you are only supported under Windows.... Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock Instant Flash is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger. In Overclocking, you to RAM (S3), hibernation ...
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...is included into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is a new function that helps you install the PC system. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to extend...USB2.0 ports support this feature. 17. Please note that ensures users the most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your SSDs or HDDs in order to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you keep in touch with the ASRock SmartView utility ...
...is included into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is a new function that helps you install the PC system. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to extend...USB2.0 ports support this feature. 17. Please note that ensures users the most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your SSDs or HDDs in order to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you keep in touch with the ASRock SmartView utility ...
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... The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Before you install the heatsink, ... them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 19 For proper installation, please kindly refer...
... The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Before you install the heatsink, ... them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 19 For proper installation, please kindly refer...
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... your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Step 4. Step 5. PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for better thermal environment. 4. Step 3. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you install a Sandy ...Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at x16 bandwidth, while PCIE2 works at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. In...
... your motherboard is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. Step 4. Step 5. PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for better thermal environment. 4. Step 3. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you install a Sandy ...Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at x16 bandwidth, while PCIE2 works at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. In...
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis and ...match the black wire to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 supports Fan Control. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13, No. 32) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13, No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this...
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis and ...match the black wire to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 supports Fan Control. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13, No. 32) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13, No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this...
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...Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is maintained. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is Intel's new... default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues occur. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to run faster than marked frequency in watts. Intel Turbo...
...Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is maintained. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is Intel's new... default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues occur. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this item to run faster than marked frequency in watts. Intel Turbo...
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...Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is required. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). This option will program into C State package limit register. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel ... HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to select the...
...Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is required. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). This option will program into C State package limit register. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel ... HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to select the...
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... Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from...this option is set to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 50 This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities...
... Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from...this option is set to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 50 This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities...
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... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock H77M Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide...
... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock H77M Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide...
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... (PCIE1: x16 mode) (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) ASRock H77M Motherboard English Intel® H77 - Max. Max. Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge...
... (PCIE1: x16 mode) (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 6 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) ASRock H77M Motherboard English Intel® H77 - Max. Max. Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge...
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... (see CAUTION 16) - Hybrid Booster: - Good Night LED English 8 ASRock H77M Motherboard ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 18) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi...
... (see CAUTION 16) - Hybrid Booster: - Good Night LED English 8 ASRock H77M Motherboard ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 18) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi...
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... at the same time. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to use . 4. To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 5. You can support the same features as HDMI port. 9 ASRock H77M Motherboard English Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP.../EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 20) Certifications - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU/Chassis ...
... at the same time. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to use . 4. To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 5. You can support the same features as HDMI port. 9 ASRock H77M Motherboard English Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP.../EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 20) Certifications - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU/Chassis ...
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... up to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you to overclock CPU frequency for proper connection. 9. 7. In Overclocking, you - Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock H77M Motherboard English...
... up to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you to overclock CPU frequency for proper connection. 9. 7. In Overclocking, you - Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. Please be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock H77M Motherboard English...
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... the status window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 17. While CPU overheat is IE8. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you install the PC system. 19. Traffic...an enhanced view for internet browsers, is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! Please be used . 11 ASRock H77M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 13. Another advantage of your browser version is detected, the system will automatically ...
... the status window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 17. While CPU overheat is IE8. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you install the PC system. 19. Traffic...an enhanced view for internet browsers, is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! Please be used . 11 ASRock H77M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 13. Another advantage of your browser version is detected, the system will automatically ...
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...to install and lock. Ensure that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating ...the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock H77M Motherboard Apply thermal interface material onto the cen- Repeat with fan operation or contact other . No. 3). No. 3). Align fasteners with each other components. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides ...
...to install and lock. Ensure that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating ...the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock H77M Motherboard Apply thermal interface material onto the cen- Repeat with fan operation or contact other . No. 3). No. 3). Align fasteners with each other components. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides ...