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P8H77-M LE
Motherboard
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E7079 First Edition (V1) February 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 extend
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8H77-M LE specifications summary ..................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents .....................
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Contents 1.11 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 1-30 1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-31 1.13 Software support ........................................................................ 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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Contents 2.5.3 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration ......................................... 2-20 2.5.5 USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-20 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 2-21 2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-21 2.5.8 Network Stack ...............................................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 cabl
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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 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. Where to find more infor
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P8H77-M LE specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ® ® Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports Intel 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. ® Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB*, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel m
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P8H77-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS EPU ASUS MemOK! GPU Boost ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Q-Fan 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audi
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H77-M LE 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. Motherboard ASUS P8H77-M LE motherboard Cables
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® Intel H77 Express Chipset ® The Intel H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support ® ® the 1155 socket Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium / ® Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, H77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster ® data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel Intel H77 Express Chipset can also ® enable iGPU function, letting user
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® Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity ® Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only s
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USB 3.0 Boost 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 fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best gr
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the
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1.4 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 the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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LGA1155 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM HDMI EATX12V 5 6 MemOK! DRAM_LED 2 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 RTL 8111F CHA_FAN Lithium Cell 7 CMOS Power AUDIO 8 PCIEX16 9 P8H77-M LE SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 ASM PCIEX1_1 1083 Super 10 I/O ® Intel 64Mb 11 BIOS H77 SB_PWR PCI1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 10 PCIEX4_1 ALC SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER 887 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 USB910 USB78 USB56 12 AAFP F_PANEL 17 16 15 14 13 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slo
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Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage
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1.6.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 3 2 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
