Asus P8H77-I, P8H77I manual Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved

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E7988

Fourth Edition (V4)

January 2013

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain SoftwareContents System Language English Asus Bios UpdaterCPU Configuration PCH Configuration Network StackAnti Surge Support Enabled Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Bold text Conventions used in this guideTypography P8H77-I specifications summary PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slotBios Welcome Package contentsSpecial features Complete USB 3.0 Integration Intel H77 Express ChipsetNative Sata 6.0 Gb/s support PCIe 3.0 ReadyInnovative Asus features Asus Q-Fan USB 3.0 BoostGPU Boost Asus Fan XpertErP ready LucidLogix Virtu MVPR. CPU Parameter Recall Before you proceed Standby Power LEDStandby Power Powered Off Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Layout contents Motherboard layoutCentral Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Load lever Retention tabLoad plate CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keysInsert the load lever under Retention tabInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P8H77-I CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanP8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets System memoryOverview Memory configurations DDR3-2250 MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 MHz capability DDR3-2200 MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 MHz capability DDR3-1866 MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage Dimm socket DDR3-1066 MHz capability SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm supportRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card PCI Express x16 slotsJumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ConnectorsRear panel connectors LAN port LED indicationsAsus P8H77-I Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Internal connectorsP8H77-I Digital audio connector P8H77-I Front panel audio connectorCPU, and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 4-pin Chafan P8H77-I ATX power connectorsATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P8H77-ISpeaker Out Connector P8H77-I System panel connectorP8H77-I Sata 3.0Gb/s connectors See .5.3 Sata Configuration for detailsP8H77-I USB3.0 Front panel connector USB 3.0 connector 20-1 pin USB334P8H77-I USB2.0 connector USB connectors 10-1 pin USB78Software support Installing an operating systemClick an item to install Support DVD informationInstalling Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the BiosAsus EZ Flash To update the Bios using EZ FlashSelect Update Bios from file, then click Next To recover the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios Booting the system in DOS environment Asus Bios UpdaterBefore updating Bios Filename Extension Backing up the current BiosTo backup the current Bios file using the Bios Updater Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterEntering Bios Setup after Post Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup at startup Bios menu screen EZ ModeBack button Advanced ModeMenu items Submenu itemsScroll bar Configuration fieldsPop-up window Navigation keysSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Language English System TimeAdministrator Password User PasswordAi Tweaker menu IGPU Max. Frequency CPU Power ManagementMemory Frequency Auto GPU Boost OKDram Voltage Auto CPU Voltage AutoIGPU Offset Voltage Auto PCH Voltage Auto Advanced menuVccsa Voltage Auto CPU Configuration PCH Configuration Sata ConfigurationSystem Agent Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration7 APM Network StackMonitor menu 12V VoltageCPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPMOn the chassis temperature Chassis Q-Fan Control EnabledAnti Surge Support Enabled CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageFull Screen Logo Enabled Boot menuBootup NumLock State On Wait for ‘F1’ If Error EnabledUEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and Legacy Option ROM Messages Force BiosSetup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option PrioritiesAsus O.C. Profile Tools menuAsus EZ Flash 2 Utility Asus SPD InformationExit menu Federal Communications Commission Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Canadian Department of Communications StatementOnline support AddressTelephone Support faxDeclaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity