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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8Q77-M specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8Q77-M specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan ...
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... operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
... operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
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If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is...
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is...
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... complete a task. Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this guide To...
... complete a task. Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Keys enclosed in this guide To...
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...Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize ...audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports Display Port with max. P8Q77-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...
...Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize ...audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports Display Port with max. P8Q77-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...
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... 2 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN...onboard 1 x MemOK! ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - P8Q77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches ASUS Exclusive Features: - GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - MemOK! - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics ...
... 2 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DIS_ME jumper (continued on the next page) ix ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN...onboard 1 x MemOK! ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - P8Q77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / buttons / switches ASUS Exclusive Features: - GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - MemOK! - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics ...
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P8Q77-M specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8Q77-M specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Q77-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8Q77-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...
...above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Q77-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8Q77-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...
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... requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. It provides improved performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available... / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with the cloud, providing a more efficient way. 1-2 ASUS P8Q77-M
... requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. It provides improved performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available... / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with the cloud, providing a more efficient way. 1-2 ASUS P8Q77-M
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... USB device's transmission speed is supported by complete backward compatibility with difficult POST situations. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with improved encoding schemes that goes ... 3.0 speed is significantly increased, adding to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Saving system memory to the designed SSD, ...
... USB device's transmission speed is supported by complete backward compatibility with difficult POST situations. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with improved encoding schemes that goes ... 3.0 speed is significantly increased, adding to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Saving system memory to the designed SSD, ...
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...voltage and sensor readings. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8Q77-M ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to use software package. It easily ...delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use functions, with iGPU Level Up! This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first ...
...voltage and sensor readings. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-4 ASUS P8Q77-M ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to use software package. It easily ...delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use functions, with iGPU Level Up! This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first ...
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...switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements ... any component, ensure that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...
...switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements ... any component, ensure that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...
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... the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Q77-M 1-6 ASUS P8Q77-M Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Q77-M 1-6 ASUS P8Q77-M Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel 82579LM CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX16 P8Q77-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR Intel® Q77 64Mb 64Mb BIOS BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT DIS_ME CHASSIS USB910 USB78...
..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR USB3_34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel 82579LM CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX16 P8Q77-M PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR Intel® Q77 64Mb 64Mb BIOS BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 VIA VT1708S AAFP PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT COM1 LPT DIS_ME CHASSIS USB910 USB78...
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...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. CPU_FAN P8Q77-M P8Q77-M CPU fan connector Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8Q77-M Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if ... removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...
...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. CPU_FAN P8Q77-M P8Q77-M CPU fan connector Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-8 ASUS P8Q77-M Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if ... removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...
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1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9
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1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11