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P8H77-M LE Motherboard
P8H77-M LE Motherboard
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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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...operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend ... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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...
...operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend ... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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...
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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... to change without notice. GPU Boost ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Q-Fan 2 100% All High-quality...
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... to change without notice. GPU Boost ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Q-Fan 2 100% All High-quality...
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... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H77-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ ...generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the world. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most...
... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H77-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ ...generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the world. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most...
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... detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control -...via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for frequently accessed data. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. This technology...
... detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control -...via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for frequently accessed data. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. This technology...
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...the PCIe graphics power use down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to zero...tearing artifacts. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. 1.3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD...
...the PCIe graphics power use down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to zero...tearing artifacts. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. 1.3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD...
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-M LE ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-7
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H77-M LE ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-7
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... DVI_VGA USB3_12 LGA1155 CPU_FAN 5 6 MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 8. DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O RTL 8111F CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H77-M LE PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H77 7 8 9 CLRTC CHASSIS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 10 11 10 USB3_34 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT...
... DVI_VGA USB3_12 LGA1155 CPU_FAN 5 6 MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 8. DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O RTL 8111F CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H77-M LE PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H77 7 8 9 CLRTC CHASSIS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 10 11 10 USB3_34 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT...
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... before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
... before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-13
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-13
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... memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into...
... memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H77-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-15 P8H77-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-15 P8H77-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-17 DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-17 DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining...
... clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining...
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... RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. shared - - - - shared - - - - -...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. PCI - - Realtek 8111F controller - 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.
... RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. shared - - - - shared - - - - -...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. PCI - - Realtek 8111F controller - 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.
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... 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. 10. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 4. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 11. Line Out port...
... 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. 10. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 4. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 11. Line Out port...
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... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H77-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H77-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H77-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2.
... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H77-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H77-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H77-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 2.
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... GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts 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 ...for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 3. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are...
... GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts 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 ...for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 3. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are...
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...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CPU and chassis fan...sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-M LE CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H77-M LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ...
...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CPU and chassis fan...sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H77-M LE CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H77-M LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ...