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...3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-19 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices... 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...
...3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-19 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices... 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...
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...@60 Hz - Supports HDMI with max. Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. Maximum shared memory of 8GB (or above). P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for... supported with DIMMs of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems. (continued on market. ** Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports...
...@60 Hz - Supports HDMI with max. Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. Maximum shared memory of 8GB (or above). P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for... supported with DIMMs of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems. (continued on market. ** Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports...
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...Windows® 7 Operating Systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA... Retasking - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS MemOK! - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. ASUS USB 3.0 ...
...Windows® 7 Operating Systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA... Retasking - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS MemOK! - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. ASUS USB 3.0 ...
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...P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x AAFP connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1 x navy blue) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU... 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus...
...P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x AAFP connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1 x navy blue) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU... 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus...
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...your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. PCI Express®...This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
...your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. PCI Express®...This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...
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... static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. The built-in one complete module. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5
... static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. The built-in one complete module. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5
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...CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is about 3GB or less. P8H77-M PRO...motherboard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP)...
...CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is about 3GB or less. P8H77-M PRO...motherboard. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP)...
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...and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...frequency is subject to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is supported by Intel® 3rd ...
...and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...frequency is subject to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is supported by Intel® 3rd ...
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... 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - See page 2-24 for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB 3.0 A B C D E shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for details. • PCIe 3.0 support depends...
... 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - See page 2-24 for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB 3.0 A B C D E shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for details. • PCIe 3.0 support depends...
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... place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan maximum of the connector. LPT standardizes as a printer. LPT SLCT GND PE GND BUSY GND ACK# GND PD7 GND PD6 GND PD5 GND PD4 P8H77-M PRO GND PD3 SLIN# PD2 INIT# PD1 ERR# PD0 AFD STB# PIN...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
... place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan maximum of the connector. LPT standardizes as a printer. LPT SLCT GND PE GND BUSY GND ACK# GND PD7 GND PD6 GND PD5 GND PD4 P8H77-M PRO GND PD3 SLIN# PD2 INIT# PD1 ERR# PD0 AFD STB# PIN...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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.... Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration�� �> CPU Configuration Monitor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3100 MHz Preocessor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision Not loaded L1 Data... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items:...
.... Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration�� �> CPU Configuration Monitor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3100 MHz Preocessor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision Not loaded L1 Data... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items:...
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...line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is the number of every component's phase. Reducing phase number under a high CPU loading for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - The thermal ...frequency range simultaneously. This item allows you to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Higher...
...line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is the number of every component's phase. Reducing phase number under a high CPU loading for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - The thermal ...frequency range simultaneously. This item allows you to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Higher...
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... Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a6 Not loaded 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 6144 kB 4 Not...8595;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. UEFI BIOS Utility - Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut ...
... Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3100 MHz 206a6 Not loaded 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 6144 kB 4 Not...8595;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. UEFI BIOS Utility - Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut ...
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... Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-15 Use and keys to zero (0). Intel® Virtualization Technology...
... Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-15 Use and keys to zero (0). Intel® Virtualization Technology...
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... 1717 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Voltage +1.185V 3.3V Voltage +3.312V 5V Voltage +5.080V 12V Voltage +12.192V CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select ...the following items: Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard Anti Surge Support Enabled +/-: Change Opt. Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the network stack (Pxe and UEFI).
... 1717 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Voltage +1.185V 3.3V Voltage +3.312V 5V Voltage +5.080V 12V Voltage +12.192V CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select ...the following items: Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard Anti Surge Support Enabled +/-: Change Opt. Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the network stack (Pxe and UEFI).
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... output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to display ...RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-25 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust ...
... output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to display ...RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-25 CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust ...
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...II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is... Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your ...
...II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is... Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your ...
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... applying Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values GPU Boost... boot. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and ...
... applying Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values GPU Boost... boot. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and ...
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...appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to start autooverclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After installing AI Suite II ...to enhance reliability and stability. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking ...
...appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to start autooverclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After installing AI Suite II ...to enhance reliability and stability. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking ...
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...to increase VRM efficiency. Refer to integrated graphics loading. CPU Voltage Frequency 3 Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. The iGPU 4 working voltage will affect...for detailed software configuration. A higher value can get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-7 The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM...
...to increase VRM efficiency. Refer to integrated graphics loading. CPU Voltage Frequency 3 Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. The iGPU 4 working voltage will affect...for detailed software configuration. A higher value can get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-7 The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM...