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.../1333/1066 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * DDR3 1600 MHz and above memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be available when using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller VIA® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports HDMI with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB...
.../1333/1066 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * DDR3 1600 MHz and above memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be available when using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller VIA® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports HDMI with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB...
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...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x Front Panel Audio connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User's manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17.0cm x 17.0cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x Front Panel Audio connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User's manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17.0cm x 17.0cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
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...) as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that allows you with hard drive capacity, operating up to enable more colorful...
...) as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that allows you with hard drive capacity, operating up to enable more colorful...
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... Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28 1-9 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 7. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 1-28 1-27 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) 3. DVI_VGA USB78 USB3_34 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1234 5 6 71 8 17cm(6.7in) Lithium Cell CMOS Power KBMS_USB56 HDMI SPDIFO CPU_FAN...
... Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28 1-9 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 7. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 1-28 1-27 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) 3. DVI_VGA USB78 USB3_34 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1234 5 6 71 8 17cm(6.7in) Lithium Cell CMOS Power KBMS_USB56 HDMI SPDIFO CPU_FAN...
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...-9-27 Voltage 1.65V • DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • ASUS P8H77-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs...
...-9-27 Voltage 1.65V • DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • ASUS P8H77-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs...
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... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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....2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back 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 [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
....2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back 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 [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
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... connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with more power-consuming devices. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable...
... connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with more power-consuming devices. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable...
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... chipset. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows...
... chipset. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows...
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GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 8 01 8. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 8 01;) 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.
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 8 01 8. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 8 01;) 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.
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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... utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...
... utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in the future. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The utility...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The utility...
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...://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file...
...://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file...
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... to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced...
... to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced...
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...(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific...
...(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific...
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... SATA port. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the PCIE x16_1 slot link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS P8H77-I 2-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by internal graphics devices...
... SATA port. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. When read/write of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the PCIE x16_1 slot link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS P8H77-I 2-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by internal graphics devices...
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... a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] ASUS P8H77-I 2-21 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
... a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] ASUS P8H77-I 2-21 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 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 adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 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 adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to...