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P8H77-V
Motherboard
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E7972 Second Edition December 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 i
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8H77-V specifications summary ............................................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ..............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode .......................................................................................3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ............................................................................3-3 3.3 Main menu ........................
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Contents 4.3.6 FAN Xpert .....................................................................................4-9 4.3.7 Probe II .......................................................................................4-10 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ......................................................................... 4-11 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost ............................................................................4-12 4.3.10 ASUS Update ..........................................................
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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 device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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 and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jump
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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/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicate
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P8H77-V specifications summary ® LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ Core™ i5 / i5 / CPU ® ® Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports 22/32nm 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 ® Intel H77 Express Chipset Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/ Memory 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non
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P8H77-V specifications summary ® VIA VT1708S 8-channel high definition audio CODEC Audio - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O ® Intel H77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo USB Mode and UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) ® Intel H77 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at ba
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P8H77-V specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 6-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H77-V motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8H77-V motherboard User manual Supp
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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 the 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 out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides gre
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® Intel Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving system memory to the designed SSD, provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while keeping the energy use low. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ® The motherboard’s powerful Intel H77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(
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Chapter 1 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. GPU Boost Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user- friendly interface facilitates f
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1.3.3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and coolin
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Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your DIY experience. 1.3.5 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics ® card up to 60% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel processor graphics and ® Windows 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. Also, with newly designed Virtual Sync, users
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 22.6cm(8.9in) CHA_FAN1 GPU_Boost KB_USB3_34 GPU_LED DIGI +VRM SPDIF_O _HDMI EATX12V _DP MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 USB3_12 2 LAN1_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN 9 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB3_34 AR PCIEX16_1 8161 P8H77-V PCIEX1_2 ® Intel H77 PCI1 Super 10 PCIEX16_2 I/O ASM PCI2 64Mb 1083 BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 VIA 11 VT1708S SB_PWR PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 COM1 USB910 USB78 USB56 12 SPDIF_
