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...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... support 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11...
...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... support 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11...
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... / 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 Support [Enabled 2-24 2.7 Boot menu 2-25 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State... [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 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
... / 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 Support [Enabled 2-24 2.7 Boot menu 2-25 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State... [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 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
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P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports LGA1155 Socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support... Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity...
P8H77-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports LGA1155 Socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support... Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot * This motherboard is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity...
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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 Panel Audio ...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...
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 Panel Audio ...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...
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... loading. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease 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 software automatically accelerates data speeds for ... ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 in -one simple to supervise...
... loading. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease 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 software automatically accelerates data speeds for ... ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 in -one simple to supervise...
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... to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance and the best flexibility and efficiency. *LucidLogix® Virtu Universal MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating system. **Intel® Quick ...The motherboard is not required, power consumption goes automatically down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of discrete graphics cards with fast computing iGPU. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ LucidLogix...
... to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance and the best flexibility and efficiency. *LucidLogix® Virtu Universal MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating system. **Intel® Quick ...The motherboard is not required, power consumption goes automatically down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of discrete graphics cards with fast computing iGPU. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ LucidLogix...
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...CHA FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 8 01NIVKWVVMK\WZ[ Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND ...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with ...
...CHA FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 8 01NIVKWVVMK\WZ[ Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. These are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND ...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with ...
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...Auto] Allows you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. We recommend you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15 For Sandy Bridge, Turbo Ratio can be maintained. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum... [Auto] This value can be TDP (65W or 95W for internal graphics cores. The value is represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. You can support over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press...
...Auto] Allows you set both the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. We recommend you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15 For Sandy Bridge, Turbo Ratio can be maintained. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum... [Auto] This value can be TDP (65W or 95W for internal graphics cores. The value is represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. You can support over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press...
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...Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended... and simultaneously, enabling one system to activate in each processor package. ASUS P8H77-I 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function...
...Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended... and simultaneously, enabling one system to activate in each processor package. ASUS P8H77-I 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function...
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... Rapid Start Technology. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt ...OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA...
... Rapid Start Technology. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt ...OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA...
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... Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.186 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU Temperature →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change... Opt. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled F10: Save ESC...
... Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.186 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU Temperature →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change... Opt. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled F10: Save ESC...
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... only when you to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use ...the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan ...
... only when you to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use ...the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan ...