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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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... 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller VIA® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x...recognize less than 3GB. 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...
... 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller VIA® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) 8 x...recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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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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... without the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 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 use ...different utilities. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in distraction-free environment with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 ...
... without the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 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 use ...different utilities. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in distraction-free environment with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 ...
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... graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is supported by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to near...C.P.R. Simply shut down to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ LucidLogix® Virtu MVP ...
... graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 ErP ready The motherboard is supported by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to near...C.P.R. Simply shut down to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ LucidLogix® Virtu MVP ...
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...The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN 8 01 +5V CHA FAN IN 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget 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 Volts PIN...
...The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN 8 01 +5V CHA FAN IN 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget 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 Volts PIN...
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... 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15 The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press . 2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Long duration power limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over 1.65V...
... 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15 The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press . 2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Long duration power limit [Auto] The default setting of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over 1.65V...
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... you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed....CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P8H77...
... you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed....CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P8H77...
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...Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the...Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to ...This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo ...CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E...
...Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the...Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to ...This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo ...CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E...
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...Profile Standard Chassis 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. ...The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to change the fan settings....
...Profile Standard Chassis 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. ...The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to change the fan settings....
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... chassis fan warning speed. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM]...
... chassis fan warning speed. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM]...