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...) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue) * Supports on the next page) ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS ESD (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel®...Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data storage only. EPU, EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS MemOK! - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0,...
...) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue) * Supports on the next page) ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS ESD (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel®...Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data storage only. EPU, EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS MemOK! - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0,...
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...: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS Q-Shield - vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM -
...: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS Q-Shield - vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM -
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...fan noise and extends component longevity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+... that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged in to the incorrect Line-in total. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Chapter 1 Gigabit LAN solution The...
...fan noise and extends component longevity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+... that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged in to the incorrect Line-in total. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Chapter 1 Gigabit LAN solution The...
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...switch back and forth between different utilities. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface makes overclocking a few clicks away. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease of real-time OC-now a reality...Control With a single-click on downloads. Get your system boot success. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! It allows you to overclock without the need for every use has its data and network bandwidth ...
...switch back and forth between different utilities. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface makes overclocking a few clicks away. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease of real-time OC-now a reality...Control With a single-click on downloads. Get your system boot success. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! It allows you to overclock without the need for every use has its data and network bandwidth ...
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-5 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-5 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability ...channel operation. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation ...
...modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability ...channel operation. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation ...
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... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
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...MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch ... different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS ...
...MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch ... different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS ...
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...Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only ... screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result in this user manual refers to...system. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1
...Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only ... screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result in this user manual refers to...system. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1
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... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the 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
... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the 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
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...Overclock Tuner Auto CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO... Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be careful when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
...Overclock Tuner Auto CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO... Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be careful when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
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...to 300.0MHz at 1MHz increment. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the ... disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set overclocking parameters. Use and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to set...
...to 300.0MHz at 1MHz increment. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the ... disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set overclocking parameters. Use and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to set...
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...Use the and keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-9 Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from the following three items appear only ...may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and key to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50%...
...Use the and keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-9 Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from the following three items appear only ...may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and key to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50%...
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.... Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Probe] - This item allows you to ...configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Reducing phase number under a high CPU loading for extra power support...voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU...
.... Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Probe] - This item allows you to ...configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Reducing phase number under a high CPU loading for extra power support...voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU...
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...exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage ...saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, DDR voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage in WIndows® environment and takes ...
...exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage ...saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, DDR voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage in WIndows® environment and takes ...
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... is strongly recommended. 1. After re-entering Windows, a message 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. Click the Auto Tuning GPU Boost. 2. It also...to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration....
... is strongly recommended. 1. After re-entering Windows, a message 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. Click the Auto Tuning GPU Boost. 2. It also...to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration....
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... range simultaneously to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. 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 Higher load-line calibration could get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases...
... range simultaneously to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. 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 Higher load-line calibration could get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases...