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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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... CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix ASUS will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency. *** DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1...Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz -...
... CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix ASUS will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency. *** DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1...Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz -...
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... 1 x eSATA port at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Retasking - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Turbo V - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for data storage only. P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS...
... 1 x eSATA port at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Retasking - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Turbo V - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for data storage only. P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS...
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... 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz...
... 2 Precision Tweaker 2: - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz...
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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 ... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 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...
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 ... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 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...
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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...
... 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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...into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design All-new digital... Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Get total system-...
...into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. The P8H77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design All-new digital... Efficiency All Around Tap into the audio I/O jacks. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Get total system-...
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...different ambient temperatures caused by the PCH chipset. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes... F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis ...
...different ambient temperatures caused by the PCH chipset. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes... F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis ...
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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 due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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..., 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...
..., 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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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation ... installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation ... installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8H77-M PRO P8H77-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
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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. 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. 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. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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.... To operate at the vendor-marked frequency or at a higher frequency, refer 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. KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(... 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS is about 3GB or less. 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...
.... To operate at the vendor-marked frequency or at a higher frequency, refer 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. KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - - Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(... 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS is about 3GB or less. 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...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS...1.65V - - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q264GBZLD(XMP) 64GB (8GBx8) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS - CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB (...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS...1.65V - - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q264GBZLD(XMP) 64GB (8GBx8) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB (2GBx4) DS - Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB (4GBx2) DS - CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB (...
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...; • J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • • H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • IID77 D9LGK - J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
...; • J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • • H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • IID77 D9LGK - J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
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We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Side(s): SS - DS ...inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the CPU ...
We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Side(s): SS - DS ...inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the CPU ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 shared - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - See page 2-24 for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE ...
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P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Removing the cap will ...
P8H77-M PRO CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) P8H77-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Removing the cap will ...