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... 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 heatsink and fan 1-13...
... 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 heatsink and fan 1-13...
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Profile 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-22 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [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 Control [Enabled 2-24 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-24 2.6.6 Anti Surge ... Mode 2-26 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-26 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-26 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-26 2.8 Tools menu 2-27 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-27...
Profile 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-22 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [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 Control [Enabled 2-24 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-24 2.6.6 Anti Surge ... Mode 2-26 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-26 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-26 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-26 2.8 Tools menu 2-27 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-27...
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...LAN (RJ45) port 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 support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. resolution up to www.asus.com for updated details. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with 8GB or above memory frequency is ready... to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports LGA1155 Socket for Intel®...
...LAN (RJ45) port 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 support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. resolution up to www.asus.com for updated details. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with 8GB or above memory frequency is ready... to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports LGA1155 Socket for Intel®...
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P8H77-I specifications summary Internal I/O Connector BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 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 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x Front ...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 ...
P8H77-I specifications summary Internal I/O Connector BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 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 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x 4pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x Front ...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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... iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost Go to the Limit with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fn 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work... PC's loading. AI Suite II One-stop Access to use . It allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate ...
... iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost Go to the Limit with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fn 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work... PC's loading. AI Suite II One-stop Access to use . It allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate ...
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...retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and ... is not required, power consumption goes automatically down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 60% beyond its original performance. When the discrete graphics card is European Union´s Energy-related...clear the RTC data. This is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5
...retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and ... is not required, power consumption goes automatically down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 60% beyond its original performance. When the discrete graphics card is European Union´s Energy-related...clear the RTC data. This is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5
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..., 240-pin 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. DDR3 DIMM slots Page 1-14 1-31 9 ...Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 1-30 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 5. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s...
..., 240-pin 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. DDR3 DIMM slots Page 1-14 1-31 9 ...Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-28 1-30 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 5. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s...
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ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ... (A), and then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if...
ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ... (A), and then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if...
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...the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the load plate slides under the retention knob (B). 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the front edge of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending ...the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. C A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Load plate 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
...the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the load plate slides under the retention knob (B). 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the front edge of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending ...the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. C A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Load plate 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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... tab. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal...
... tab. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal...
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... you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® ... and requires no tool to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that the...
... you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® ... and requires no tool to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. Ensure that the...
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...! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To...
...! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To...
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...-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to default values. Plug the power cord... battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
...-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to default values. Plug the power cord... battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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... CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8H77...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H77-I +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 ...
... CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8H77...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H77-I +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 ...
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... click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language,... By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H77-I BIOS Version : 0214 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan...
... click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language,... By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H77-I BIOS Version : 0214 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan...
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...the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS P8H77-I 2-11 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Steppping 0214... x64 12/09/2011 8.0.0.1296 03/C0 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English ...
...the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS P8H77-I 2-11 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Steppping 0214... x64 12/09/2011 8.0.0.1296 03/C0 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English ...
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...: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ...Auto PCH Voltage Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8H77-I 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard....
...: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ...Auto PCH Voltage Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8H77-I 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard....
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... operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. If this happens, revert to the default settings...item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to your CPU model. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency...
... operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. If this happens, revert to the default settings...item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to your CPU model. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency...
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...DRAM voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can be kept a time duration exceed TDP for CPU cores. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for different CPUs). Use the and keys to 2.135V with voltage requirement ...Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for internal graphics cores. According to set the CPU voltage. For Sandy Bridge, Turbo Ratio can vary from 1.185V to adjust the value. Any under 255 can also ... from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for up to adjust the value. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15
...DRAM voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can be kept a time duration exceed TDP for CPU cores. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for different CPUs). Use the and keys to 2.135V with voltage requirement ...Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for internal graphics cores. According to set the CPU voltage. For Sandy Bridge, Turbo Ratio can vary from 1.185V to adjust the value. Any under 255 can also ... from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for up to adjust the value. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15
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...: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Use and keys to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →... in different color, indicating the risk levels of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility -
...: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Use and keys to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →... in different color, indicating the risk levels of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility -