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...code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is distributed without intent to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
...code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is distributed without intent to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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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 TurboV EVO 4-4 iv...
... 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 TurboV EVO 4-4 iv...
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... driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-33 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
... driver disk in Windows 4-32 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-33 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
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... multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to...
... multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to...
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support...memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® H77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB*, DDR3...
P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support...memory module will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® H77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB*, DDR3...
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... are for the CPU and iGPU - EPU, EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - 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, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start...
... are for the CPU and iGPU - EPU, EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - 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, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start...
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... 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User's manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support 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. xii 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...
... 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User's manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support 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. xii 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...
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... 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 illustrations...
... 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 illustrations...
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.../1800MHz frequency as have feature for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is supported by utilizing serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will run at the rear I/O. ... also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Moreover, I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors....
.../1800MHz frequency as have feature for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is supported by utilizing serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will run at the rear I/O. ... also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Moreover, I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors....
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... MemOK! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in use . ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-...the application currently in no time! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB...
... MemOK! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in use . ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-...the application currently in no time! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB...
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... information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with native 64-bit operating systems support. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to different ambient temperatures caused by the PCH chipset. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. This...
... information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with native 64-bit operating systems support. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to different ambient temperatures caused by the PCH chipset. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. This...
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... 3D display, then sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. LucidLogix® Virtu ...MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to...
... 3D display, then sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. LucidLogix® Virtu ...MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to...
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... and Channel B. Timing Voltage DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) SS - - Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more ... 1.65V 11-11-11-31 1.65V 9-11-9-28 1.65V 9-11-9-27 1.65V 10-11-10-30 1.8V - 1.65V 9 1.65V 9 1.65V 9-11-9-27 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... and Channel B. Timing Voltage DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) SS - - Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more ... 1.65V 11-11-11-31 1.65V 9-11-9-28 1.65V 9-11-9-27 1.65V 10-11-10-30 1.8V - 1.65V 9 1.65V 9 1.65V 9-11-9-27 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO...3x1GB) SS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ...
...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO...3x1GB) SS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ...
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...1.25V • • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • • D2568JENCNGD9U - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.35V • • • (low voltage) 1.35V • • (low voltage) - • • • -...DJ-F - H5TQ2G83AFR - 1.5V • • • - • • • ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
...1.25V • • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • • D2568JENCNGD9U - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.35V • • • (low voltage) 1.35V • • (low voltage) - • • • -...DJ-F - H5TQ2G83AFR - 1.5V • • • - • • • ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL...
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We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2...
We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2...
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shared - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - • PCIe 3.0 support depends on the CPU type and requires a PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express ...
shared - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - • PCIe 3.0 support depends on the CPU type and requires a PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express ...
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... Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If...
... Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If...
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...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 connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ...you intend to [RAID Mode]. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create...
...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 connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ...you intend to [RAID Mode]. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create...
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Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. 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 ...Gb/s signal cables. 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to [Enabled]. ATAPI devices are for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-23
Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. 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 ...Gb/s signal cables. 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to [Enabled]. ATAPI devices are for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-23