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... except documentation kept by sending a request to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). E7079 First Edition (V1) February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
... except documentation kept by sending a request to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). E7079 First Edition (V1) February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H77-M LE specifications summary viii 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 1.3.3 Other special features 1-5 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 1-10 1.6.2 ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H77-M LE specifications summary viii 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 1.3.3 Other special features 1-5 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 1-10 1.6.2 ...
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...* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with max. P8H77-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode and UASP Mode* - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports ...
...* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with max. P8H77-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode and UASP Mode* - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports ...
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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...
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...
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...1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and ... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you removed earlier. 6. Assign...
...1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and ... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you removed earlier. 6. Assign...
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... cap back to pins 2-3. Realtek 8111F controller - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 shared - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. PCIE x16 shared - - - - ...- - - CLRTC 12 23 P8H77-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H77-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. shared - - - -
... cap back to pins 2-3. Realtek 8111F controller - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 shared - - - - - 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. PCIE x16 shared - - - - ...- - - CLRTC 12 23 P8H77-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H77-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. shared - - - -
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...P8H77-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification ... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power...
...P8H77-M LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification ... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power...
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...IDE] by default. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H77-M LE PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V...GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H77-M LE SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H77-M LE Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
...IDE] by default. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H77-M LE PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V...GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H77-M LE SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H77-M LE Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back ...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back ...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the following...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. 2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line... is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows ...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. 2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line... is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows ...
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... over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a negative value. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage...
... over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a negative value. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage...
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...] Only one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to...
...] Only one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to...
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...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H77-M LE... CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN ...
...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H77-M LE... CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN ...