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...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-39 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-40 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-41 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-43 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-45 iii
...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 ...2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-39 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-40 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-41 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-43 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-45 iii
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... at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - ASUS GPU Boost - Retasking - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express...
... at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - ASUS GPU Boost - Retasking - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express...
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... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
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... DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. ASUS EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically ... into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3
...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. ASUS EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically ... into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3
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...to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of ...offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native 64-bit operating systems support. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Quick and easy information for frequently accessed information - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings...
...to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of ...offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native 64-bit operating systems support. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Quick and easy information for frequently accessed information - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA ESATA 6G _USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8H77-M PRO PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX1_2 Intel® H77 2 USB3_34 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 9 10 SATA6G_E1 Marvell® 9172 11 12 13 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4... SATA3G_2 SATA6G_2 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT TB_Header AAFP PCIEX16_1 LPT COM1 USB910 USB78 USB56 CLRTC EPU_LED EPU SB_PWR PANEL 14 15 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear...
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA ESATA 6G _USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8H77-M PRO PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX1_2 Intel® H77 2 USB3_34 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 9 10 SATA6G_E1 Marvell® 9172 11 12 13 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4... SATA3G_2 SATA6G_2 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT TB_Header AAFP PCIEX16_1 LPT COM1 USB910 USB78 USB56 CLRTC EPU_LED EPU SB_PWR PANEL 14 15 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear...
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4. USB3_34 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up to this USB 3.0 connector can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, ...USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H77-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M PRO USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back...
4. USB3_34 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up to this USB 3.0 connector can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, ...USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H77-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H77-M PRO USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back...
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... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-25 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF...
... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-25 if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF...
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... activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H77-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H77-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear...reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD ...
... activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H77-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H77-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear...reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD ...
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8H77-M PRO AAFP 2-39
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8H77-M PRO AAFP 2-39
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System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. ... that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-45 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. ... that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-45 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
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...SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to AHCI mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-21 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that ...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Marvell Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM...
...SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to AHCI mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-21 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that ...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Marvell Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM...
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...volume, select New Simple Volume, and follow the remaining steps. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, and check the DRAM size information. Right click the disk that you want to Full disk capacity caching option...SSD is allocated to allow enough capacity for Intel® Smart Response, you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-19 If your cache memory value of 18.6GB in the Disk Management. Ensure to set to create the partition, and select Initialize. Click...
...volume, select New Simple Volume, and follow the remaining steps. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, and check the DRAM size information. Right click the disk that you want to Full disk capacity caching option...SSD is allocated to allow enough capacity for Intel® Smart Response, you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-19 If your cache memory value of 18.6GB in the Disk Management. Ensure to set to create the partition, and select Initialize. Click...
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... Start Technology. 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology The Intel® Smart Connect Technology is completed. Go to your computer's platform. 10. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of the PCH Configuration in the License Agreement, and...
... Start Technology. 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology The Intel® Smart Connect Technology is completed. Go to your computer's platform. 10. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of the PCH Configuration in the License Agreement, and...
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...: 1. For Windows XP, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www...
...: 1. For Windows XP, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www...
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... remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the Main tab, you can set to show icon in the notification area and select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel. Click to configure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for In-Game icon 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support Also from ...Allows you to turn ON/OFF the GPU virtualization. LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on. To open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in system tray Select display option for graphical virtualization.
... remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the Main tab, you can set to show icon in the notification area and select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel. Click to configure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for In-Game icon 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support Also from ...Allows you to turn ON/OFF the GPU virtualization. LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on. To open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in system tray Select display option for graphical virtualization.