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Motherboard P8H77-M PRO.
ii E7508 Third Edition June 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitt.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information .......................................................................................
iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-45 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-45 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.
v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II ..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ............
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard.
viii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key .
ix P8H77-M PRO specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3 rd / 2 nd Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x Storage Intel ® H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial A T A 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial A T A 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* Marvell ® PCIe SA T A 6.
xi P8H77-M PRO specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital Power Contro l: Digital Po wer Design fo r the CPU and iGP U - ASUS 4+ 1+1 Phase Pow er Design ASUS EPU - EPU, EP U.
xii P8H77-M PRO specications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x eSA T A 6.
xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. Accessories 2 x Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User’s manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (re.
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8H77-M PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and supports the latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you install the motherboard, check the items in your package with the list below .
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 S / PD IF o u t co nn ec to r a t th e r ea r I/ O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY -PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the rear I/O.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 T ransmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. The beautifully curved ns provide a visual design air , while also effectively cooling down hot airows generated by the PCH chipset.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Denition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable.
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU,Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-24 2. EA TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-25 3. GPU Boost switch 2-16 4.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Celeron ® / Pentium ® Processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB (2X2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-1 1 Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1 108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP ( low prole ) 4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on the CPU type and requires a PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. EPU switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate power consumption. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is changed to Enable . P8H77-M PRO GPU Boost LED P8H77-M PRO GPU_LED 3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is changed to Enable .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 3. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SA T A6G_E1 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only .
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan maximum of 1A (12 W) fan power . • Only the CPU_F AN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS F AN Xpert feature.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 1 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit In.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 A B C 4 5 3.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.3 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 .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-33 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary between models, but the installation steps remain the same.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 P8H77-M PRO.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 7. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 9. DVI port 4. External SA T A 6G ports 10.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Ou.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-43 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports.
2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 2-45 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be careful when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-9 Chapter 3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST).
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response.The values range from200K to 350K with a 50K interval.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-1 1 Chapter 3 iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 iGPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-15 Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 3.5.2 PCH Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-17 Chapter 3 Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device is in stalled to th e corre spondi ng SA T A port .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-19 Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST .
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when the Marvell Storage Controller item is set to [IDE Mode] or [AHCI Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage OPROM. [Enabled] Enables the Marvell Storage OPROM.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-23 Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Lower T emperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-27 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-29 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-31 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-33 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-35 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-37 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings , and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Und.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO provides the most exible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-9 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST).
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ®.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4.2 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-19 Chapter 4 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . 4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize .
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. T ype diskpart and press Enter . 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press Enter .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-21 Chapter 4 12. T ype set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition . 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. 1.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-23 Chapter 4 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . 6. T ype delete partition override , and press Enter .
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-25 Chapter 4 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Y es to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-27 Chapter 4 4.5 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-29 Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID conguration.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-31 Chapter 4 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-33 Chapter 4 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver .
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitations, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-35 Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10.
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ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU T echnology Support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU T echnology Support Chapter 5 5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU T echnology Support Chapter 5 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO 5-7 Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU T echnology Support Chapter 5.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
A-2 Appendices Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO A-3 Appendices RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz).
A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
ASUS P8H77-M PRO A-5 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWA N R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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