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... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this product. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this manual may or...
... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this product. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this manual may or...
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... the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Intel® Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), and 5 configurations - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * Supports...
... the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Intel® Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), and 5 configurations - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * Supports...
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...connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM IC onboard 1 x MemOK! ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix GPU Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - MemOK! - P8Q77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches ASUS...
...connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM IC onboard 1 x MemOK! ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix GPU Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - MemOK! - P8Q77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches ASUS...
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... updates with the cloud, providing a more efficient way. 1-2 ASUS P8Q77-M Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with hard drive capacity, operating up to high speed connectivity. It provides improved performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The Intel® Q77 Express Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage...
... updates with the cloud, providing a more efficient way. 1-2 ASUS P8Q77-M Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with hard drive capacity, operating up to high speed connectivity. It provides improved performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The Intel® Q77 Express Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage...
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... memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of memory...
... memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of memory...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
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... RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you are set , refer to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. 1-26 ASUS P8Q77-M Intel® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect...
... RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you are set , refer to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. 1-26 ASUS P8Q77-M Intel® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect...
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...; When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI...
...; When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to [AHCI...
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... installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working...
... installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working...
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... icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-32 ASUS P8Q77-M 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to the optical drive. Always install the latest...
... icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-32 ASUS P8Q77-M 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to the optical drive. Always install the latest...
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.... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish...
.... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish...
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... the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Turn on...
... the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Turn on...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may...
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...example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the previous menu screen. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Intel LAN Controller Inte l LAN Controller Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled GbE Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the...
...example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the previous menu screen. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Intel LAN Controller Inte l LAN Controller Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled GbE Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Reboot your system for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > Intel TXT(LT) Configuration > AMT Configuration > USB Subsystem > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Serial Port Console Redirection > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 2.5 Advanced menu...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Reboot your system for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > Intel TXT(LT) Configuration > AMT Configuration > USB Subsystem > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Serial Port Console Redirection > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 2.5 Advanced menu...
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...; Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to activate in order to your CPU model. This item should be different due to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8Q77-M 2.5.2 CPU Configuration The items in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function...
...; Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to activate in order to your CPU model. This item should be different due to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8Q77-M 2.5.2 CPU Configuration The items in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function...
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... Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto...
... Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M Gen X [Auto] Sets PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1~Gen3. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGFX] [PEG] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the hot-plug support...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M Gen X [Auto] Sets PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1~Gen3. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGFX] [PEG] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the hot-plug support...
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... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you disable the LAN controller. Disable ME subsystem before you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration...
... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you disable the LAN controller. Disable ME subsystem before you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration...
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...] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The values range from 60% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control...
...] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The values range from 60% to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control...