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...integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package ...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...
...integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package ...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...
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...information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a ...with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. This proprietary design increases ...
...information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a ...with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. This proprietary design increases ...
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... hangs due to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply shut down to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with fast computing iGPU. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 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 ... feature is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This allows users to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not required, the graphics...
... hangs due to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply shut down to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with fast computing iGPU. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 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 ... feature is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This allows users to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not required, the graphics...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H77-M LE ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-7 Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. The edge with external ports goes ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H77-M LE ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-7 Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. The edge with external ports goes ...
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ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the ...the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for...) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap.
ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the ...the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for...) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap.
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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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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR... run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8H77-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR... run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8H77-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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
... - - 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
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... might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-19 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
... might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-19 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
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...allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 PCIE x4 shared - - - - - - - PCI - - 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express ... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 P8H77-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H77-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. shared - - - - - - PCIE x1...
...allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 PCIE x4 shared - - - - - - - PCI - - 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express ... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 P8H77-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H77-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. shared - - - - - - PCIE x1...
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.... USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 This port connects a microphone. 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...
.... USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-23 This port connects a microphone. 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...
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...not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H77-M LE GND 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... forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are...
...not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H77-M LE GND 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... forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are...
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...(2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset P8H77-M LE PIN 1 +HDLED RESET P8H77-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. The... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H77-M LE PIN 1 P8H77-M LE Speaker out connector ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-27 6.
...(2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset P8H77-M LE PIN 1 +HDLED RESET P8H77-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 7. The... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H77-M LE PIN 1 P8H77-M LE Speaker out connector ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-27 6.
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GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8H77-M LE SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 P8H77-M LE Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. ... is for details. 11. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. • Due to [IDE] by default. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29 See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Intel® limitations, the USB3_34 only supports Windows® 7...
GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8H77-M LE SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 P8H77-M LE Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. ... is for details. 11. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. • Due to [IDE] by default. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29 See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Intel® limitations, the USB3_34 only supports Windows® 7...
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... any motherboard component. If an error is found , the LED next to indicate that the system is solved. DRAM LED P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE DRAM LED ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-31 SB_PWR P8H77-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H77-M LE Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that lights...
... any motherboard component. If an error is found , the LED next to indicate that the system is solved. DRAM LED P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE DRAM LED ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-31 SB_PWR P8H77-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H77-M LE Onboard LED 2. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that lights...
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...motherboard package. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: ... AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...
...motherboard package. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: ... AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...
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... you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS ... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values....
... you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS ... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values....
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... updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater ... update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current 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...
... updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater ... update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current 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...
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... be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H77-M LE BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 01/05/2012 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3300 MHz ... System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-7 Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized...
... be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H77-M LE BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 01/05/2012 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3300 MHz ... System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-7 Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized...
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... press to display the other items on the right side of the menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up...
... press to display the other items on the right side of the menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up...