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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.8 

Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe 

the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may 

cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1 

Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:
1. 

Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and 

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. 

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. 

Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later 

use.

4. 

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely 

seated on the slot.

5. 

Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. 

Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 

Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. 

Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for 

information on BIOS setup.

2. 

Assign an IRQ to the card. 

3. 

Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that 

the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI 

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 

1.8.3 

PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that 

comply with PCI specifications. 

1.8.4 

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that 

comply with the PCI Express specifications. 

1.8.5 

PCI Express x4 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that 

comply with the PCI Express specifications. 

Summary of Contents for P8H77-M LE

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8H77 M LE ...

Page 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Page 3: ...d layout 1 8 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 8 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 10 1 6 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 12 1 7 System memory 1 14 1 7 1 Overview 1 14 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 14 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 19 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 19 1 8 Expansion slots 1 20 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 20 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 20 1 8...

Page 4: ...tem Date Day xx xx xxxx 2 10 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 2 10 2 3 4 Security 2 10 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 12 2 4 1 CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto 2 12 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto 2 13 2 4 3 iGPU Max Frequency Auto 2 13 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 13 2 4 5 GPU Boost OK 2 13 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control 2 13 2 4 7 CPU Power Management 2 13 2 4 8 DIGI VRM 2 14 2 4 9 CPU Voltage Offset ...

Page 5: ... 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 25 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 25 2 7 Boot menu 2 26 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 26 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 26 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 26 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 27 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 27 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 27 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM 2 27 2 7 8 Boot Option Prio...

Page 6: ...eration safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and cir...

Page 7: ...ct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o...

Page 8: ...I DVI D and D Sub ports Supports HDMI with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution of 2048 x 1536 75Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x4 slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors Storage Intel H77 Express Chipse...

Page 9: ...rts 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors blue 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM...

Page 10: ... ...

Page 11: ...ge with iGPU memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets 2 channel 2 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H77 M...

Page 12: ...val double the bandwidth of current bus systems Complete USB 3 0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel 4 USB 3 0 ports in total Experience the latest plug play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2 0 This motherboard affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface HDMI ...

Page 13: ...ed hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit operating systems ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently accessed info Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight New upgrade Quick and easy information for enhanced system contro...

Page 14: ...time AI Suite II With its fast user friendly interface ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASU...

Page 15: ... impacts 1 3 3 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 can enjoy a smoother gam...

Page 16: ...rounded 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 any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power co...

Page 17: ...ical 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 the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighte...

Page 18: ...OK switch 1 30 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 1 28 7 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 1 29 16 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 24 8 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 21 17 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 24 9 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 26 P8H77 M LE PCIEX16 PCI1 PCIEX4_1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O...

Page 19: ...immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty do...

Page 20: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket A B ...

Page 21: ...ASUS P8H77 M LE 1 11 A B C 5 4 ...

Page 22: ...tion 1 6 2 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 3 1 4 ...

Page 23: ...ASUS P8H77 M LE 1 13 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 ...

Page 24: ...marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for ...

Page 25: ...G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 50V CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBN...

Page 26: ...S Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG CORSAIR CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 60V CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 50V CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB 3 x 2GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 50V CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9 XMP 24GB 6 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 60V CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 50V CORS...

Page 27: ...F SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0 CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A HCH9 Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR 9 Super Talent W1333UX2G8 XMP 2GB 2x 1GB SS 8 Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B...

Page 28: ... support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G low profile 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108B...

Page 29: ...at it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socke...

Page 30: ...s with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on...

Page 31: ...e Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the ca...

Page 32: ...en the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Ref...

Page 33: ... 2 0 1 1 devices 8 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices To configure an 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can o...

Page 34: ...nt to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 2 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot ope...

Page 35: ...wer supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 3 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation...

Page 36: ...2 feature CHA_FAN P8H77 M LE P8H77 M LE fan connectors GND 12V Rotation CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this con...

Page 37: ...connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 7 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis ...

Page 38: ...I See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H77 M LE P8H77 M LE Intel SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 9 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 U...

Page 39: ...efault If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives T...

Page 40: ...ent the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system c...

Page 41: ...ugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED 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 SB_PWR ON Standby ...

Page 42: ... package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at an...

Page 43: ...hen click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Update uti...

Page 44: ... Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process Flash Info MODEL P8H77 M LE ...

Page 45: ...the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure ...

Page 46: ...ing process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supporte...

Page 47: ...ys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 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 04 or later th...

Page 48: ... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BI...

Page 49: ...ed 3300 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V English UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Friday 10 08 2010 Normal Quiet Performance Energy Saving System Performance Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the bo...

Page 50: ...UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Navigation keys General help Menu bar Configuration fields Menu items Scroll bar Pop up window Back button Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back b...

Page 51: ...er of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the...

Page 52: ...of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed 2 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 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit UEFI BIO...

Page 53: ... when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwor...

Page 54: ...ced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc X M P When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU Voltage 1 136V Offset Mode CPU Offset Mo...

Page 55: ...t OK OK Select OK to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency Cancel Select Cancel to use a fixed iGPU frequency 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstab...

Page 56: ...ven time for CPU cores Use and key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use and key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment 2 4 8 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrea...

Page 57: ...lity 100 Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support iGPU Load line Calibration Auto Allows you to set the iGPU Load line Calibration Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme iGPU Current Capability 100 Al...

Page 58: ...t Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value iGPU Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval iGPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to Manual Mode and ...

Page 59: ...tems in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function 2 4 14 CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage ...

Page 60: ...ng one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent c...

Page 61: ...e of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port 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 T...

Page 62: ...ated and discrete graphics iGPU shared system memory size is fixed in 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIE x16_1 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows Non...

Page 63: ...andard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the control...

Page 64: ...Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 5 8 Network Stack Network Stack Disable Link This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item appears on...

Page 65: ...2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU Temperature 45ºC 113ºF MB Temperature 34ºC 93ºF CPU Fan Speed 3325 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N A CPU Voltage 1 184 V 3 3V Voltage 3 312 V 5V Voltage 5 080 V 12V Voltage 12 192 V CPU Q Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q Fan Contro...

Page 66: ...on options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation T...

Page 67: ...to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan d...

Page 68: ...9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 Genera...

Page 69: ...bles the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth and disables the Legacy boot 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on th...

Page 70: ...lash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update...

Page 71: ...it menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This o...

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Page 73: ...ent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equi...

Page 74: ...local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in ou...

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