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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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...and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion...cards, and other cards that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
...and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion...cards, and other cards that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
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DVI-I . 10. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you want to connect an AC'97... to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to avail of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 9. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR ...
DVI-I . 10. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you want to connect an AC'97... to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to avail of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 9. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-21 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR ...
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...contents of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical... package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time...
...contents of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical... package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time...
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...; with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-31 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.11.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75... and running.) • Local 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.
...; with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-31 Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. 1.11.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of these chipsets: B75... and running.) • Local 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.
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...you to the corresponding SATA port. When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the ... larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try 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 to set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active ...
...you to the corresponding SATA port. When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the ... larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try 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 to set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active ...
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... set the POST Report wait time. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the Network Stack Driver. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup program will be available when the system...
... set the POST Report wait time. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] The BIOS skips over the Network Stack Driver and tries to boot from the Network Stack Driver. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup program will be available when the system...
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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 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 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