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...EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - ASUS MemOK! - Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - supports ASUS USB ...SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller** - 1 x eSATA port at the back I /O Intel® H77 Express Chipset - ASUS Low EMI - 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, ...
...EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors - ASUS MemOK! - Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - supports ASUS USB ...SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller** - 1 x eSATA port at the back I /O Intel® H77 Express Chipset - ASUS Low EMI - 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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... (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-DIMM - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - iGPU: 127-step...
... (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-DIMM - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - iGPU: 127-step...
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... with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design...
... with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design...
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...every use functions, without having to the Limit with the ASUS TurboV. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of use . MemOK! It allows you to overclock without the need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without... Level Up! MemOK! Get your system up to 170%, adding to use has its user-friendly interface makes overclocking a few clicks away. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. and its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to supervise...
...every use functions, without having to the Limit with the ASUS TurboV. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of use . MemOK! It allows you to overclock without the need for extreme graphics performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without... Level Up! MemOK! Get your system up to 170%, adding to use has its user-friendly interface makes overclocking a few clicks away. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. and its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to supervise...
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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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... when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS -...
... when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency... optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS -...
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... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re... 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.
... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re... 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.
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...computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when working on the...
...computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near...A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when working on the...
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...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST... operating system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. If you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1
...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST... operating system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. If you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1
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...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan ... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration�� �> CPU Configuration Monitor...
...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan ... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration�� �> CPU Configuration Monitor...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - 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...
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - 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...
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... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the...] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] GPU Boost GPU Boost automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this...
... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press the...] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] GPU Boost GPU Boost automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this...
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...ic��s�c�o��re��s�. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-9 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to... Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.��. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value.
...ic��s�c�o��re��s�. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-9 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to... Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.��. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value.
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...on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM ... only when you set the previous item to [Manual Adjustment] and allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] - CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to ...
...on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM ... only when you set the previous item to [Manual Adjustment] and allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] - CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to ...
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... high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values GPU Boost Advanced Mode... For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 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 ...
... high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Click to select Mode Load profile Target values Current values GPU Boost Advanced Mode... For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 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 ...
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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 ... to start autooverclocking. 3. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning GPU Boost. 2. After installing AI Suite II from damaging the motherboard...
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 ... to start autooverclocking. 3. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning GPU Boost. 2. After installing AI Suite II from damaging the motherboard...
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...and better thermal performance. iGPU Current Capability 5 A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. CPU Current Capability 2 CPU Current Capability provides... 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-7 iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU...
...and better thermal performance. iGPU Current Capability 5 A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. CPU Current Capability 2 CPU Current Capability provides... 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-7 iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU...