Asus P8H77I, P8H77-I manual System Agent Configuration

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SATA Mode Selection [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[IDE]

Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

 

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI]

Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives 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 by allowing the drive to internally

 

optimize the order of commands.

[RAID]

Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA

 

hard disk drives.

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.5.4System Agent Configuration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Enables or disables the memory remap feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Graphics Configuration

Primary Display [Auto]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE]

iGPU Memory [64M]

Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NB PCIe Configuration

PCIE X16_1 [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 slot link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

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Contents Motherboard Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedContents CPU Configuration PCH Configuration Asus Bios UpdaterSystem Language English Network StackAnti Surge Support Enabled Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideBold text PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot P8H77-I specifications summaryBios Special features Package contentsWelcome Native Sata 6.0 Gb/s support Intel H77 Express ChipsetComplete USB 3.0 Integration PCIe 3.0 ReadyInnovative Asus features GPU Boost USB 3.0 BoostAsus Q-Fan Asus Fan XpertR. CPU Parameter Recall LucidLogix Virtu MVPErP ready Standby Power Powered Off Standby Power LEDBefore you proceed Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout Layout contentsTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU Load lever Retention tabCPU 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 connectorOverview System memoryP8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets DDR3-2250 MHz capability Memory configurationsDDR3-2133 MHz capability DDR3-2200 MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 MHz capability DDR3-1866 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 capabilityRemoving a Dimm Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardExpansion slots PCI Express x16 slotsClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersRear panel connectors ConnectorsAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsAsus P8H77-I P8H77-I Digital audio connector Internal connectorsFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp P8H77-I Front panel audio connectorATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P8H77-I ATX power connectorsCPU, 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 connectorClick an item to install Installing an operating systemSoftware support Support DVD informationAsus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosSelect Update Bios from file, then click Next To update the Bios using EZ FlashAsus EZ Flash Recovering the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityTo recover the Bios Before updating Bios Asus Bios UpdaterBooting the system in DOS environment To backup the current Bios file using the Bios Updater Backing up the current BiosFilename Extension To update the Bios file using Bios Updater Updating the Bios fileEntering Bios Setup at startup Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup after Post EZ Mode Bios menu screenMenu items Advanced ModeBack button Submenu itemsPop-up window Configuration fieldsScroll bar Navigation keysSystem Language English Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeUser Password Administrator PasswordAi Tweaker menu Memory Frequency Auto CPU Power ManagementIGPU Max. Frequency GPU Boost OKIGPU Offset Voltage Auto CPU Voltage AutoDram Voltage Auto Vccsa Voltage Auto Advanced menuPCH Voltage Auto CPU Configuration Sata Configuration PCH ConfigurationSystem Agent Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB ConfigurationNetwork Stack 7 APM12V Voltage Monitor menuCPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPMAnti Surge Support Enabled Chassis Q-Fan Control EnabledOn the chassis temperature CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBootup NumLock State On Boot menuFull Screen Logo Enabled Wait for ‘F1’ If Error EnabledSetup Mode EZ Mode Option ROM Messages Force BiosUEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and Legacy Boot Option PrioritiesAsus EZ Flash 2 Utility Tools menuAsus O.C. Profile Asus SPD InformationExit menu IC Canadian Compliance Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesTelephone AddressOnline support Support faxEC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity