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... 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 Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
... 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 Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
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... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ... a qualified service technician or your area. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • ...
... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ... a qualified service technician or your area. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • ...
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..., 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 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix P8H77-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features...
..., 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 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix P8H77-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features...
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...delivering precision power. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Users can adjust ... include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for caching function. This technology ...
...delivering precision power. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-3 Users can adjust ... include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for caching function. This technology ...
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Also, with fast computing iGPU. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. eliminates the need to 60% beyond its original performance. Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™.... 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 European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line...
Also, with fast computing iGPU. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. eliminates the need to 60% beyond its original performance. Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™.... 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 European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line...
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... USB78, USB910) 1-29 16. 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 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1...
... USB78, USB910) 1-29 16. 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 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1...
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... the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. ...1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. ...
... the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. ...1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. ...
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shared - - - - - - PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - 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. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This ... process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 shared - - - ...
shared - - - - - - PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - 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. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This ... process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-21 shared - - - ...
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Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ...
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ...
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...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H77-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Front panel audio connector...module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface ...
...If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H77-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Front panel audio connector...module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface ...
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...item in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 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®...+ 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 USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M LE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB...
...item in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 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®...+ 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 USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M LE USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB...
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...See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. • Due to Serial... to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to [IDE] by default. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [AHCI]. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29
...See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. • Due to Serial... to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to [IDE] by default. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [AHCI]. ASUS P8H77-M LE 1-29
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...P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE MemOK! function. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS...system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
...P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE MemOK! function. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS...system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
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... II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. b. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter...
... II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. b. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter...
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... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H77-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 01.../05/2012 10:23p 8390656 Exit DATE: 01/05/2012 P8H77MLE.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H77-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 01.../05/2012 10:23p 8390656 Exit DATE: 01/05/2012 P8H77MLE.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... in the removable device into P8H77MLE.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB...
... in the removable device into P8H77MLE.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-3 Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB...
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...USB flash drive. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ... to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
...USB flash drive. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ... to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
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... item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit...
... item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H77-M LE 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit...
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...8226; Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. Select..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 ...
...8226; Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. Select..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 ...
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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 default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. 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 Total Memory...
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 default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. 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 Total Memory...