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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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...MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * DDR3 1600 MHz and above DIMMs. ASUS will be supported with max. Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for updated details. Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you are available in the market. *** Refer 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® 3rd/2nd...
...MHz, nonECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * DDR3 1600 MHz and above DIMMs. ASUS will be supported with max. Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for updated details. Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you are available in the market. *** Refer 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® 3rd/2nd...
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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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... facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. 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 use...
... facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. 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 use...
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...and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the best available graphics resource, based on ... the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This allows users to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Also with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and...
...and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the best available graphics resource, based on ... the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This allows users to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8H77-I 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Also with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and...
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...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. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 6. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. USB connectors (10...
...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. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 6. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-27 8. USB connectors (10...
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...the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H77-I P8H77-I Load lever A B Retention tab 1-9 To prevent damage to the socket pins,... the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket...
...the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H77-I P8H77-I Load lever A B Retention tab 1-9 To prevent damage to the socket pins,... the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-I CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket...
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... and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! C A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the load ...plate slides under the retention knob (B). DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. Load plate 4. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (C), ensuring that the gold ...
... and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! C A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the load ...plate slides under the retention knob (B). DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. Load plate 4. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (C), ensuring that the gold ...
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... eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . When you...
... eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. ASUS P8H77-I 1-11 If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . When you...
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... illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product... LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink...
... illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product... LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink...
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... CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Connect the CPU...
... CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P8H77-I CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-I P8H77-I 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Connect the CPU...
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... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC ...
... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC P8H77-I 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-I 1-23 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H77-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC ...
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... with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND GND GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system... the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power ...
... with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. ASUS P8H77-I ATX power connectors GND GND GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system... the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power ...
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... display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. You can be changed. 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 ... device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties 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 enter the BIOS setup...
... display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. You can be changed. 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 ... device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties 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 enter the BIOS setup...
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...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 System ...on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8H77-I 2-11 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen...
...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 System ...on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8H77-I 2-11 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen...
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... 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 2600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333Mhz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8H77-I 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you... installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-...
... 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 2600MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333Mhz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8H77-I 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you... installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-...
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... revert to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to your CPU model. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU ...] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this function. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the DRAM ...
... revert to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to your CPU model. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU ...] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this function. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the DRAM ...
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...represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. ASUS board can vary from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over TDP should be...: [Auto] [+0.05V] [+0.10V] [+0.15V]. 2.4.7 iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The value ranges from 1 to adjust the value. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15
...represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for Turbo Ratio over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. ASUS board can vary from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over TDP should be...: [Auto] [+0.05V] [+0.10V] [+0.15V]. 2.4.7 iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The value ranges from 1 to adjust the value. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS P8H77-I 2-15
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...[+0.15V]. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you 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... Inc. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4.9 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The value ranges from 0.800V to 1.000V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the iGPU...
...[+0.15V]. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you 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... Inc. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4.9 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The value ranges from 0.800V to 1.000V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the iGPU...