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... 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in, 30.5 cm x 20.1 cm) ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Quick Installation Guide ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the Support CD...
... 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in, 30.5 cm x 20.1 cm) ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Quick Installation Guide ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the Support CD...
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...may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ..., special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this device must accept any defect or error in any form or by...
...may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ..., special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this device must accept any defect or error in any form or by...
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...Super I/O XFast LAN XFast RAM 33 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS 12 SATA3 6Gb/s Designed in Taipei XFast USB H77 Pro4/MVP 13 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 32 AUDIO PCI2 CODEC 14 RoHS SATA2_3 31 HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI3... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A2, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 Intel H77 Chipset (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 31 PCI Slot (PCI3, Black) 13 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4, Black) ... Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) English 2 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard
...Super I/O XFast LAN XFast RAM 33 PCIE3 64Mb BIOS 12 SATA3 6Gb/s Designed in Taipei XFast USB H77 Pro4/MVP 13 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 32 AUDIO PCI2 CODEC 14 RoHS SATA2_3 31 HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI3... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A2, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_0_1, Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 Intel H77 Chipset (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 31 PCI Slot (PCI3, Black) 13 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4, Black) ... Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) English 2 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard
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... DVI-D Port (DVI1) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 8) (No. 6) (No. 5) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... DVI-D Port (DVI1) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 8) (No. 6) (No. 5) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. English 4 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. English 4 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
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.../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to this... manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in the Support CD. Because the...
.../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to this... manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.9-in the Support CD. Because the...
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...® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 6) ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot - 3 x PCI slots - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 5) - Intel® H77 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear...
...® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU) - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 6) ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot - 3 x PCI slots - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 5) - Intel® H77 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear...
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...Ethernet 802.3az - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to 5Gb/s 7 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front... HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® H77, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x ...
...Ethernet 802.3az - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to 5Gb/s 7 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front... HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel® H77, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x ...
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... RAM (see CAUTION 10) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 18) English 8 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 13) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB...
... RAM (see CAUTION 10) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 18) English 8 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 13) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB...
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...bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 19) - It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 21) Certifications - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and...overclocking. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 22) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
...bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 19) - It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 21) Certifications - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and...overclocking. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 22) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, ...
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...in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are allowed to update system BIOS 10 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Before you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the support CD... limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 5. CAUTION! 1. Due to read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). For Windows® OS with your system. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of output phases to change...
...in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you are allowed to update system BIOS 10 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Before you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the support CD... limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 5. CAUTION! 1. Due to read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). For Windows® OS with your system. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of output phases to change...
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...online game's priority higher, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. It fully utilizes the memory space that combines your most visited web...to extend their BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. without fear 11 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you - ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is included into an enhanced view for you...
...online game's priority higher, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. It fully utilizes the memory space that combines your most visited web...to extend their BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. without fear 11 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you - ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is included into an enhanced view for you...
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...plug it back again. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. Before you to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English According to spray thermal grease between the CPU, GPU and the ...display. 18. VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should...
...plug it back again. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically shutdown. Before you to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English According to spray thermal grease between the CPU, GPU and the ...display. 18. VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should...
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... -tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Whenever you install or remove any components. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. English 13 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard's components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the...
... -tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Whenever you install or remove any components. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. English 13 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard's components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the...
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... be seriously damaged. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap). 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English
... be seriously damaged. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap). 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English
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... keys of the CPU with a black line. Step 4. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. English 15 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard Step 3-4. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge which is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation...
... keys of the CPU with a black line. Step 4. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. English 15 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard Step 3-4. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edge which is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation...
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... . Please be secured on side closest to install and lock. Please adopt the type of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Step 4. Align fasteners with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to...
... . Please be secured on side closest to install and lock. Please adopt the type of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Step 4. Align fasteners with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to...
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... channel configuration, you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. Populated - (2) - Populated - English 17 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots...
... channel configuration, you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. Populated - (2) - Populated - English 17 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots...
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... orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot in incorrect orientation. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 18 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing...
... orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot in incorrect orientation. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 18 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard English Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing...
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...to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 4. English 19 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To run only at x4 bandwidth. 3. Step 4. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ...before you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to support CrossFireXTM, and for installing ASRock Game Blaster. 1. Keep the screws for later use . Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. Installing an expansion card...
...to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 4. English 19 ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard To run only at x4 bandwidth. 3. Step 4. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ...before you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to support CrossFireXTM, and for installing ASRock Game Blaster. 1. Keep the screws for later use . Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. Installing an expansion card...