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... Information 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
... Information 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
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... Technology 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-24 4.5 RAID configurations 4-27 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-28 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-32 4.6.2 Creating...
... Technology 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-24 4.5 RAID configurations 4-27 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-28 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-32 4.6.2 Creating...
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...descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter ...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
...descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter ...ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage...
P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage...
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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 ... x EPU Switch 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! Button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by ...
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 ... x EPU Switch 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! Button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by ...
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...noise and extends component longevity. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to the incorrect Line-in, Line-out, and Mic port.... notified when audio devices are plugged into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. It's enhanced with an ACPI management function...
...noise and extends component longevity. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to the incorrect Line-in, Line-out, and Mic port.... notified when audio devices are plugged into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. It's enhanced with an ACPI management function...
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...: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against...
...: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against...
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... enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. When the discrete graphics card is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to the ...10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
... enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. When the discrete graphics card is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to the ...10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
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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...
...-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...
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...2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website...8226; DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron ...
...2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website...8226; DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron ...
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... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. DIGI +EPU LGA1155 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4...
... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. DIGI +EPU LGA1155 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4...
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Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system ... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system ... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
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switch Installing DIMMs that 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 about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the ...
switch Installing DIMMs that 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 about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the ...
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...GPU Boost function. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you made. 3. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO EPU P8H77-M PRO EPU switch • The EPU LED near the EPU switch lights up when the switch setting is powered off. For ensuring...; You may change or enable the EPU settings from the software application or in the BIOS setup program. However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate power consumption. GPU Boost P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO GPU Boost switch 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.
...GPU Boost function. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you made. 3. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO EPU P8H77-M PRO EPU switch • The EPU LED near the EPU switch lights up when the switch setting is powered off. For ensuring...; You may change or enable the EPU settings from the software application or in the BIOS setup program. However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate power consumption. GPU Boost P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO GPU Boost switch 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.
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... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77 chipset. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-21 If you intend to create a Serial ATA...
... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H77 chipset. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-21 If you intend to create a Serial ATA...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the ... the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H77-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H77-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the ... the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H77-M PRO SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H77-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s...
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ATAPI devices are for details. P8H77-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8H77-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connectors are not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service...Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-23 Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...
ATAPI devices are for details. P8H77-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8H77-M PRO Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connectors are not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service...Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-23 Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ...
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...;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector. if you connect a high-definition...97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [HD]. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-25 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
...;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector. if you connect a high-definition...97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8H77-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [HD]. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-25 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 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 for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 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 for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
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... on self tests or POST. Monitor b. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-45 If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard...
... on self tests or POST. Monitor b. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-45 If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard...