Asus P8H77I, P8H77-I manual Contents

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Contents

Safety information

vi

About this guide

vii

P8H77-I specifications summary

ix

Chapter 1

Product introduction

 

1.1

Welcome!

1-1

1.2

Package contents

1-1

1.3

Special features

1-1

 

1.3.1

Product highlights

1-1

 

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

1-3

1.4

Before you proceed

1-6

1.5

Motherboard overview

1-7

 

1.5.1

Placement direction

1-7

 

1.5.2

Screw holes

1-7

 

1.5.3

Motherboard layout

1-8

 

1.5.4

Layout contents

1-8

1.6

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1-9

 

1.6.1

Installing the CPU

1-9

 

1.6.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

1-12

 

1.6.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

1-13

1.7

System memory

1-14

 

1.7.1

Overview

1-14

 

1.7.2

Memory configurations

1-15

 

1.7.3

Installing a DIMM

1-21

 

1.7.4

Removing a DIMM

1-21

1.8

Expansion slots

1-22

 

1.8.1

Installing an expansion card

1-22

 

1.8.2

Configuring an expansion card

1-22

 

1.8.3

PCI Express x16 slots

1-22

1.9

Jumpers

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1-23

1.10

Connectors

1-24

 

1.10.1

Rear panel connectors

1-24

 

1.10.2

Internal connectors

1-26

1.11

Software support

1-32

 

1.11.1

Installing an operating system

1-32

 

1.11.2

Support DVD information

1-32

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Contents Motherboard Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedContents Network Stack Asus Bios UpdaterCPU Configuration PCH Configuration System Language EnglishAnti Surge Support Enabled Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyBold text PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot P8H77-I specifications summaryBios Package contents Special featuresWelcome PCIe 3.0 Ready Intel H77 Express ChipsetNative Sata 6.0 Gb/s support Complete USB 3.0 IntegrationInnovative Asus features Asus Fan Xpert USB 3.0 BoostGPU Boost Asus Q-FanLucidLogix Virtu MVP R. CPU Parameter RecallErP ready Standby Power LED Standby Power Powered OffBefore you proceed Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout Layout contentsLoad lever Retention tab Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPUCPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keys Load plateRetention tab Insert the load lever underInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P8H77-I CPU fan connectorSystem memory OverviewP8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets DDR3-2250 MHz capability Memory configurationsDDR3-1866 MHz capability DDR3-2200 MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 MHz capability DDR3-2000 MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage Dimm socket SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support DDR3-1066 MHz capabilityInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket PCI Express x16 slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAsus P8H77-I P8H77-I Front panel audio connector Internal connectorsP8H77-I Digital audio connector Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpP8H77-I ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VCPU, and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 4-pin Chafan P8H77-I System panel connector P8H77-ISpeaker Out ConnectorSee .5.3 Sata Configuration for details P8H77-I Sata 3.0Gb/s connectorsUSB 3.0 connector 20-1 pin USB334 P8H77-I USB3.0 Front panel connectorUSB connectors 10-1 pin USB78 P8H77-I USB2.0 connectorSupport DVD information Installing an operating systemClick an item to install Software supportUpdating the Bios Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateTo update the Bios using EZ Flash Select Update Bios from file, then click NextAsus EZ Flash Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the BiosTo recover the Bios Asus Bios Updater Before updating BiosBooting the system in DOS environment Backing up the current Bios To backup the current Bios file using the Bios UpdaterFilename Extension To update the Bios file using Bios Updater Updating the Bios fileBios setup program Entering Bios Setup at startupEntering Bios Setup after Post EZ Mode Bios menu screenSubmenu items Advanced ModeMenu items Back buttonNavigation keys Configuration fieldsPop-up window Scroll barSystem Time Main menuSystem Language English System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxUser Password Administrator PasswordAi Tweaker menu GPU Boost OK CPU Power ManagementMemory Frequency Auto IGPU Max. FrequencyCPU Voltage Auto IGPU Offset Voltage AutoDram Voltage Auto Advanced menu Vccsa Voltage AutoPCH Voltage Auto CPU Configuration Sata Configuration PCH ConfigurationSystem Agent Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB ConfigurationNetwork Stack 7 APM12V Voltage Monitor menuCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/ACPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Chassis Q-Fan Control EnabledAnti Surge Support Enabled On the chassis temperatureWait for ‘F1’ If Error Enabled Boot menuBootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo EnabledBoot Option Priorities Option ROM Messages Force BiosSetup Mode EZ Mode UEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and LegacyAsus SPD Information Tools menuAsus EZ Flash 2 Utility Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu IC Canadian Compliance Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesSupport fax AddressTelephone Online supportEC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity