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This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-I motherboard! Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers ... standout in the world. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H77-I motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-I motherboard! Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers ... standout in the world. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H77-I motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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...DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. This technology combines SSD performance with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your screen. 1.3.2 HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia ...BIOS versions. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ASUS P8H77-I 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for frequently accessed data.
...DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. This technology combines SSD performance with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to convert your screen. 1.3.2 HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia ...BIOS versions. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ASUS P8H77-I 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for frequently accessed data.
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...discrete graphics card is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Simply shut down to their default settings. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to reduce carbon footprint of the ... performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with ASUS vision of discrete graphics cards with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation ...
...discrete graphics card is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Simply shut down to their default settings. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to reduce carbon footprint of the ... performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with ASUS vision of discrete graphics cards with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation ...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-I ASUS P8H77-I 1-7
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-I ASUS P8H77-I 1-7
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... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. Unplug...cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H77-I P8H77-I Load lever A B Retention tab 1-9 To prevent damage to the right (B) until it to the socket pins, do not ... Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2.
... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. Unplug...cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H77-I P8H77-I Load lever A B Retention tab 1-9 To prevent damage to the right (B) until it to the socket pins, do not ... Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2.
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... the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. PnP cap 7. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. If so, skip this step. 6. Insert the load lever...
... the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. PnP cap 7. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. If so, skip this step. 6. Insert the load lever...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up...
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...mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P8H77-I 1-15 Timing Voltage CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx 4) SS - TX2400KLU-4GK (381850...(2x 2GB) SS - Timing DS - - 9-11-9-27 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. F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD(XMP1...
...mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P8H77-I 1-15 Timing Voltage CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx 4) SS - TX2400KLU-4GK (381850...(2x 2GB) SS - Timing DS - - 9-11-9-27 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. F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD(XMP1...
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... • • 9 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • - 1.5V • • 9 - • • - - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8H77-I 1-17 KTC - - - - - - - D1288JPND PLD9U - - - - - - - A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS...
... • • 9 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • - 1.5V • • 9 - • • - - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8H77-I 1-17 KTC - - - - - - - D1288JPND PLD9U - - - - - - - A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS...
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...; • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8H77-I 1-19 HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 1GB SS Hynix 2GB SS Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS...
...; • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8H77-I 1-19 HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 1GB SS Hynix 2GB SS Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS...
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... that it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-I 1-21 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
... that it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-I 1-21 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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... the cap back to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You...
... the cap back to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You...
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... 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I 1-25 ASUS P8H77-I . 11. DVI-D port. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for connecting USB...
... 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I 1-25 ASUS P8H77-I . 11. DVI-D port. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for connecting USB...
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...and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that .... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND GND GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts •...
...and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that .... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND GND GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts •...
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SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H77-I 1-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid ...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8H77-I GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND ASUS P8H77-I SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and...
SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H77-I 1-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1(10) configurations with the Intel® Rapid ...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8H77-I GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND ASUS P8H77-I SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8H77-I USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. P8H77-I USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H77-I 1-31 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8H77-I USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. P8H77-I USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H77-I 1-31 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. ASUS P8H77-I 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before 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. ...
...comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. ASUS P8H77-I 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before 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. ...
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...perform the BIOS update process. 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 you press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. ...flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS P8H77-I 2-3 Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
...perform the BIOS update process. 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 you press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. ...flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS P8H77-I 2-3 Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
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When BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P8H77-I VER: 0214 DATE: 12/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free ... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H77-I 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the...
When BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P8H77-I VER: 0214 DATE: 12/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free ... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H77-I 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the...
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... do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS... to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for details. •...or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H77-I 2-7
... do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS... to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for details. •...or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H77-I 2-7