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P8H77-M PRO
Motherboard
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E7508 Third Edition June 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ................................................................... ix Ch
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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-45 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-45 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode..................
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Contents 4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ..................................................................................4-6 4.3.4 EPU ..............................................................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a component. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all pow
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists hardware setup procedures you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • C
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ® rd nd CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3 / 2 Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / ® ® Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, n
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ® Storage Intel H77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® Marvell PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller** - 1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0 Gb/s ready) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (navy blue) ® TM ® * Supports on Intel Core
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU, EPU swtich ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capac
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P8H77-M PRO specifications 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 eSATA 6.0Gb/s port 8-channel audio ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x A
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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User’s manual 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support DVD Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8H77-M PRO User manual Support DVD motherboard 2 x Seri
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ® ® Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors ® ® ® This motherboard supports Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides
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S/PDIF out connector at the rear 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. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format, maintaining the best signal quality possible. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an integrated Gb LAN controller. It’s enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power man
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Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. Network
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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 fins provide a visual design flair, while also effectively cooling down hot airflows generated by the PCH chipset. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Wing Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with an elegant appearance!. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert inte
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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 EZ-Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering t
