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ii E7972 Second Edition December 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tran.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..............................................................................
v 4.3.6 F AN Xpert ..................................................................................... 4-9 4.3.7 Probe II ....................................................................................... 4-10 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder ............
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. 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.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
ix P8H77-V specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x Audio VIA ® VT1708S 8-channel high denition audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O USB Intel ® H77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost T urbo Mode and UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.
xi P8H77-V specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. 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.
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ASUS P8H77-V 1-1 Chapter 1 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 .
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron .
ASUS P8H77-V 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology 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 .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 EPU Energy Efciency All Around T ap into the world’s rst 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.
ASUS P8H77-V 1-5 Chapter 1 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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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™ T echnology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 60% beyond its original performance.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-23 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-25 3. Intel ® LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 4.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-7 Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250 MHz (O.C.) capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-9 Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Corsair CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-1 1 Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP ( low prole ) 4GB DS Kingston D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8H77-V Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously .
ASUS P8H77-V 2-17 Chapter 2 2. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function. P8H77-V P8H77-V GPU Boost switch GPU Boost 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-21 Chapter 2 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-23 Chapter 2 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
ASUS P8H77-V 2-25 Chapter 2 9. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel .
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.
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2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary .
ASUS P8H77-V 2-31 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 P8H77-V.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector T o install the system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 7. DisplayPort 2. Optical S/PDIF output port 8. DVI-D port 3. D-Sub port 9. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2*, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line .
ASUS P8H77-V 2-41 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS P8H77-V 2-43 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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ASUS P8H77-V 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
ASUS P8H77-V 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-9 Chapter 3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST).
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications, and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage, and a better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-1 1 Chapter 3 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability .
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VCCIO V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.7350V to 1.6850V with a 0.005V interval. PCH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-13 Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-15 Chapter 3 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology .
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show E mpty i f no SA T A devic e is in stalle d to th e corr espond ing SA T A por t.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 201 1 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-21 Chapter 3 Serial Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel/Realtek LAN device.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 201 1 American Megatrends, Inc.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-25 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-27 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-29 Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-31 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS .
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.
ASUS P8H77-V 3-33 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
ASUS P8H77-V 3-35 Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
ASUS P8H77-V 3-37 Chapter 3 4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
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ASUS P8H77-V 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS P8H77-V 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Auto T uning 1. Click Auto T uning on the AI Suite II main menu bar and then click Start .
ASUS P8H77-V 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-7 Chapter 4 Adjustment slider Start-up values Applies all changes immediately Click to restore all start-up settings T arget values Undoes all changes without applying Click to save your overclocking settings Using Advanced Mode Click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-9 Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.8 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software conguration. • Due to Intel ® chipset limitation, Intel ® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST).
ASUS P8H77-V 4-15 Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next . 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-17 Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solution: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-19 Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-21 Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-23 Chapter 4 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Response.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-25 Chapter 4 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . 4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize .
ASUS P8H77-V 4-27 Chapter 4 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. Type diskpart and press Enter . 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press Enter .
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 12. T ype set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition . 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-29 Chapter 4 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. Run the Command Prompt tool.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Type list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . 6. Type delete partition override , and press Enter .
ASUS P8H77-V 4-31 Chapter 4 10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. 13.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-33 Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
ASUS P8H77-V 4-35 Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver .
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
ASUS P8H77-V 4-37 Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10.
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ASUS P8H77-V 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS P8H77-V 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS P8H77-V 5-5 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS P8H77-V 5-7 Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU.
ASUS P8H77-V A-1 Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed th.
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