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Contents Contents...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...
Contents Contents...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...
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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 ...19 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29...
... 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 ...19 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29...
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... and long-waits on /off button, the application currently in -one software offers diverse and ease of use software package. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. This easy OC tool allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in no time! With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed... makes overclocking a few clicks away. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with iGPU Level Up! AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in use . Tunings Feel ...
... and long-waits on /off button, the application currently in -one software offers diverse and ease of use software package. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. This easy OC tool allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in no time! With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed... makes overclocking a few clicks away. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with iGPU Level Up! AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in use . Tunings Feel ...
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...iGPU. For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of energy consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a set of colors and bi-... MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the highest quality home theater experience. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based...
...iGPU. For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of energy consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a set of colors and bi-... MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the highest quality home theater experience. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. This allows users to the best available graphics resource, based...
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...Inc. Menu items Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window ... 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...
...Inc. Menu items Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window ... 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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... a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. You cannot select an item that...
... a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. You cannot select an item that...
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... MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup ...Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change the system security settings. ASUS P8H77-M PRO...
... MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup ...Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change the system security settings. ASUS P8H77-M PRO...
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...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI + VRM CPU Voltage 1.072V Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign + Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will...
...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI + VRM CPU Voltage 1.072V Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign + Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
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... Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed...
... Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed...
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... Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Advanced Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Exit Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. 3.5.2 PCH Configuration...
... Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Advanced Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Exit Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. 3.5.2 PCH Configuration...
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... 3G_3 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue) Empty Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
... 3G_3 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue) Empty Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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... allow you to decide which graphics controller to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self...\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages ...
... allow you to decide which graphics controller to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self...\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages ...
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... 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto...
... 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto...
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... SPDIF Marvell Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Paralle Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous ... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility -
... SPDIF Marvell Storage Controller IDE Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Paralle Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous ... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for HDMI audio output. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility -
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... Off Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCIE/PCI Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off or on the system. Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on ... On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-23 3.5.7 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - When set values. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on...
... Off Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCIE/PCI Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off or on the system. Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on ... On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-23 3.5.7 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - When set values. Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disabl Link Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off . Scroll down to change the fan settings. 3.5.8 Network Stack UEFI BIOS Utility - Network Stack [Disable Link... will be switched off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Chapter 3 CPU Temperature 3� 4ºC� / +9� 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU Fan Speed 1717 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disabl Link Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off . Scroll down to change the fan settings. 3.5.8 Network Stack UEFI BIOS Utility - Network Stack [Disable Link... will be switched off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Chapter 3 CPU Temperature 3� 4ºC� / +9� 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU Fan Speed 1717 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed...
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PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Set this function. [Enabled] The system ...Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-27 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] ...
PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Set this function. [Enabled] The system ...Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-27 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] ...
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... from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-29 Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. Profile > Advanced O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode...
... from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-29 Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. Profile > Advanced O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode...