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P8Q77-M2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x ..., Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information DMI v2.0, WfM 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...
P8Q77-M2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x ..., Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information DMI v2.0, WfM 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...
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.... Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software... settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you...
.... Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software... settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you...
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...8226; Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect a high-... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Q77-M2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Q77-M2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Front panel audio connector (10...
...8226; Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect a high-... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Q77-M2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Q77-M2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Front panel audio connector (10...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD ...to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. 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 ...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD ...to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. 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 ...
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ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-31 1.11.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77... Administrator rights on the target machine • Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy ... and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-31 1.11.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75, Q77... Administrator rights on the target machine • Intel® SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for small businesses. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy ... and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed.
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... you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads...
... you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 2-18 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads...
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... functions in Normal Boot mode. This process will not be available until OS bootup for a fastest POST time. 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 display the post report. Post Report [5 sec...] 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to boot from the Network Stack Driver.
... functions in Normal Boot mode. This process will not be available until OS bootup for a fastest POST time. 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 display the post report. Post Report [5 sec...] 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to boot from the Network Stack Driver.
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... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices, or the Windows UEFI...] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpRom first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2
... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices, or the Windows UEFI...] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpRom first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2