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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H77-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H77-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
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... system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek ...
... system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek ...
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... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as .... vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as .... vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
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resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ...2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 3 x Audio jack(s) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is ready to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max.
resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ...2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 3 x Audio jack(s) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for updated details. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is ready to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max.
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...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H77-I 1-1 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-I motherboard... 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H77-I 1-1 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-I motherboard... 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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... 3.0 ports in x16 mode). Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866(O.C.)* /1800(O.C.)* /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200(O.C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866...bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is...
... 3.0 ports in x16 mode). Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866(O.C.)* /1800(O.C.)* /1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200(O.C.)* /2133(O.C.)* /2000(O.C.)* /1866...bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is...
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...user interaction. The built-in distraction-free environment with no need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to the Limit 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 ...
...user interaction. The built-in distraction-free environment with no need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to the Limit 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 ...
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eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings ...LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks 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 ... Intel® Core™ processor family. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP...
eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings ...LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks 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 ... Intel® Core™ processor family. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP...
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This is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H77-I ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H77-I Onboard LED 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
This is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H77-I ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H77-I Onboard LED 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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...place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-I ASUS P8H77-I 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four ...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
...place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-I ASUS P8H77-I 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place four ...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
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... ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 5. 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 ASM 1442 ATX12V Intel® H77 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 ...module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB3_12 USB34 LAN_USB12 RTL 8111F AUDIO AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 14 13 LGA1155 P8H77-I CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 4 9 10 SB_PWR 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10...
... ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 5. 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 ASM 1442 ATX12V Intel® H77 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 ...module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB3_12 USB34 LAN_USB12 RTL 8111F AUDIO AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 14 13 LGA1155 P8H77-I CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 4 9 10 SB_PWR 12 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10...
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... 1-9 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the...
... 1-9 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the...
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...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑... fan connector. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and...
...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑... fan connector. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and...
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... the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal... sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal... sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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...
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... Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when ...reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-I P8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 Chapter 1: Product...
... Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when ...reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-I P8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 Chapter 1: Product...
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Size ...)(XMP) 4GB (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. To operate at the vendor...
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Size ...)(XMP) 4GB (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. To operate at the vendor...
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... retaining clips. DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-I 1-21 Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components...
... retaining clips. DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-I 1-21 Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components...
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... expansion cards that supports PCI Express x16 graphic card complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ...to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
... expansion cards that supports PCI Express x16 graphic card complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ...to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
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...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H77-I HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H77-I /O module 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 ... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 2. P8H77-I +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P8H77-I /O module cable to [HD]. By default, this connector.
...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H77-I HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H77-I /O module 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 ... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 2. P8H77-I +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P8H77-I /O module cable to [HD]. By default, this connector.