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P8H77-M PRO Motherboard
P8H77-M PRO Motherboard
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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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
......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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
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... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...
... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...
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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 ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This...
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 ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This...
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... the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H77-M PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
... the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8H77-M PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
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...energy efficient CPUs in the world. 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. C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)... home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the rear I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. S/PDIF out connector at the rear I �...
...energy efficient CPUs in the world. 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. C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)... home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the rear I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. S/PDIF out connector at the rear I �...
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Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic port. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, ... to push performance to provide efficient power management for various overclocking scenarios, with an ACPI management function to its full potential. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 It's enhanced with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 Gigabit LAN solution...
Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic port. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, ... to push performance to provide efficient power management for various overclocking scenarios, with an ACPI management function to its full potential. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 It's enhanced with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 Gigabit LAN solution...
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.... ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan...and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with an elegant appearance!. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and ...
.... ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan...and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with an elegant appearance!. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and ...
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...'s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint and thus mitigate ...is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ErP Ready The motherboard is in terms of energy consumption. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface ...
...'s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint and thus mitigate ...is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. ErP Ready The motherboard is in terms of energy consumption. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface ...
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 34 5 1 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB3_34 SPDIF_O _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 GPU_Boost DIGI +EPU GPU_LED EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN 7 MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ... 240-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...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 34 5 1 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB3_34 SPDIF_O _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 GPU_Boost DIGI +EPU GPU_LED EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN 7 MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ... 240-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...
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... with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...; The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if ...
... with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...; The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if ...
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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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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.
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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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.
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...-channel configuration. GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient...at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
...-channel configuration. GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient...at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No...
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... 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - H5TQ2G83BFR H9C - 8-8-8-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS -
... 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - H5TQ2G83BFR H9C - 8-8-8-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS -
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...; • H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • IID77 D9LGK - H5TQ2G83AFR - 1.5V • • • - • • • ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-11 Timing - Size SS/ Chip Brand DS EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK (XMP) F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ F3...4GB DS ELPIDA 4GB DS ELPIDA 4GB DS KTC 4GB DS Hynix Chip NO. J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G....
...; • H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • IID77 D9LGK - H5TQ2G83AFR - 1.5V • • • - • • • ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-11 Timing - Size SS/ Chip Brand DS EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK (XMP) F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ F3...4GB DS ELPIDA 4GB DS ELPIDA 4GB DS KTC 4GB DS Hynix Chip NO. J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G....
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or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-...compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...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 generation...
or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-...compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. DS Brand Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...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 generation...
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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 ... (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so 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 ... (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! If the... processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • ...
... DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO MemOK! If the... processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • ...