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... MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for free by sending a request to Provide Source...
... MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for free by sending a request to Provide Source...
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...2.4.7 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM 2-14 2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 iv Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-30 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS...
...2.4.7 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM 2-14 2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 iv Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-30 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS...
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P8H77-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS EPU ASUS MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ...
P8H77-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS EPU ASUS MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ...
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... 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Quick...
... 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Quick...
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... graphics control switches to the Intel® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe graphics power use down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. 1.3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that...
... graphics control switches to the Intel® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe graphics power use down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. 1.3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install...
... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install...
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...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - PCI - - Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Realtek 8111F controller - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this...
...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - PCI - - Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Realtek 8111F controller - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this...
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Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. HDMI port. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. ...
Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. HDMI port. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. ...
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... when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H77-M LE PIN 1 P8H77-M LE Speaker out connector ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-27 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. The IDE LED lights up when you to...
... when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H77-M LE PIN 1 P8H77-M LE Speaker out connector ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-27 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. The IDE LED lights up when you to...
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... P8H77-M LE PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M LE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using...
... P8H77-M LE PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M LE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using...
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..., set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29 Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [IDE] by default. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket...
..., set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29 Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [IDE] by default. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket...
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... optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an...
... optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an...
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... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you...
... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you...
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... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch...
... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch...
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... USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays...
... USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays...
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... ROM BOARD: P8H77-M LE VER: 0301 DATE: 01/05/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H77MLE.CAP 8390656 2012-01-05 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
... ROM BOARD: P8H77-M LE VER: 0301 DATE: 01/05/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H77MLE.CAP 8390656 2012-01-05 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
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... ratio. Use and keys to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to your CPU model. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information The valid value ranges vary according to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The...
... ratio. Use and keys to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to your CPU model. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information The valid value ranges vary according to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-19 SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you want to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. S.M.A.R.T. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to report warning messages during the POST...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-19 SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you want to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. S.M.A.R.T. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to report warning messages during the POST...
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...the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off or on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled...
...the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off or on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-25 The values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation...
...] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-25 The values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation...
