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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Motherboard

ASUS P8Q77-M motherboard

Cables

2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Accessories

1 x I/O shield

Application DVD

ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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 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

P8Q77-M 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.

Summary of Contents for P8Q77-M

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8Q77 M ...

Page 2: ... 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 product You may obtain the complete c...

Page 3: ...ontents 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 9 1 6 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 11 1 7 System memory 1 13 1 7 1 Overview 1 13 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 13 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 18 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 18 1 8 Expansion slots 1 19 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 19 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 19 1 8 3 PCI slot 1 19 1 8 4 PCI E...

Page 4: ... 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 2 10 2 3 4 Security 2 10 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 11 2 4 1 CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto 2 12 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto 2 12 2 4 3 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 12 2 4 4 GPU Boost OK 2 12 2 4 5 DRAM Timing Control 2 12 2 4 6 CPU Power Management 2 12 2 4 7 CPU Voltage Offset Mode 2 13 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage Auto 2 14 2 4 9 VCCIO Voltage Auto 2 14 2 4 10 VCCSA V...

Page 5: ...Fan Control Enabled 2 25 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 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 Prior...

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: ...y Intel 3rd generation Core processors Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi VGA output support Display port DVI D and D Sub ports Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 75Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports Display Port with max resolution up to 2560 x 1600 60Hz Storage Intel Q77 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 4 x Ser...

Page 9: ... USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors buttons switches 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 2 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors gray 4 x SATA 3 0Gb s connectors blue 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x LPT connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x ...

Page 10: ... 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cables 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor MicroATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 0 in 24 4 cm x 22 8 cm P8Q77 M specifications summary Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 11: ...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 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 P8...

Page 12: ...tes 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 Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using an insta...

Page 13: ...Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes providing a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only controls It also natively supports fully utilized hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit operating systems ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently accessed info Users can choo...

Page 14: ... to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU ASUS Q Fan 2 The ASUS Q Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficie...

Page 15: ...nergy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts 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 w...

Page 16: ...l 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 overtighten t...

Page 17: ... LED Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page 1 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN1 2 1 24 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 28 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 1 25 12 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 27 3 Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1 8 13 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB5 10 1 29 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 13 14 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASS...

Page 18: ...P 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 does not cover damage t...

Page 19: ...1 9 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 20: ...ASUS P8Q77 M 1 10 A B C 5 4 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...ASUS P8Q77 M 1 12 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...ard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consump...

Page 24: ...2800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x ...

Page 25: ...ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 DJ F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G SKILL F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 7 7 7 18 1 5 1 6V G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 18 1...

Page 26: ...ng K4B2G0846C Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9 9 9 24 1 5V Transcend JM1333KLN 2G 2GB SS Micron 0YD77D9LGK Transcend JM1333KLN 2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C Transcend JM1333KLU 2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT Century PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 9 9 9 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8DN CF Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80BN CG El...

Page 27: ...y configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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 ELPI...

Page 28: ...t 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 socket...

Page 29: ...he 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 ...

Page 30: ...the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values 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 ...

Page 31: ...LAN port LED indications LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 2 Intel ME jumper 3 pin DIS_ME This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ME function Set this jumper to pins 1 2 to enable default the Intel M...

Page 32: ...connecting USB 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...

Page 33: ...up to HD If you want 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 10 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the s...

Page 34: ...e 4 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 connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By d...

Page 35: ... en us for details 5 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 and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S...

Page 36: ...AID 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID 0 1 5 and 10 is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See ...

Page 37: ...tails 8 Intel Q77 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 4 blue These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 0 1 10 configurations with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Q77 chipset 9 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEA...

Page 38: ... data is read from or written to the HDD Power 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 11 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT is standardized as IE...

Page 39: ...pin USB3_34 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports Connect the USB 3 0 bracket cable to this connector then install the USB 3 0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis If your chassis support customized front panel installation with ASUS USB 3 0 header you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately Due to Intel limitations the USB3_34 only suppor...

Page 40: ...e 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 continu...

Page 41: ...emoving or plugging 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_PW...

Page 42: ...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 any time without not...

Page 43: ...vPro ME 8 0 firmware load CPU and chipset requirements Intel Core i3 with B75 Express Chipset Intel Core i5 with B75 Express Chipset Intel Core i7 with B75 Express Chipset Intel Core i5 vPro with one of these chipsets B75 Q77 Intel Core i7 vPro with one of these chipsets B75 Q77 The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed The Local Manageability Service and the Intel Management Engi...

Page 44: ...ASUS P8Q77 M 1 34 ...

Page 45: ...and then 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 Updat...

Page 46: ...h 2 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 P8Q77 M VER 02...

Page 47: ...ing 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 ens...

Page 48: ...cess 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 supported under...

Page 49: ... keys 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...

Page 50: ...to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 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 BIOS Setu...

Page 51: ...3108 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_FAN1 N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V CHA_FAN2 N A 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 de...

Page 52: ...vanced Mode Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu items 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 button ...

Page 53: ...can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options 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 sy...

Page 54: ... selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password t...

Page 55: ...sword follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD Select Scree...

Page 56: ...his item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 4 GPU Boost OK OK Select OK to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency Cancel Select Cancel to use a fixed iGPU frequency 2 4 5 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in thi...

Page 57: ...ng Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Primary Plane Current...

Page 58: ...tions Auto 0 05V 2 4 11 CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage Configuration options Auto 0 10V 2 4 12 PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 7350V to 1 6850V with a 0 0050V interval The values of the CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of ...

Page 59: ...2 5 1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM Trusted Platform Module feature The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard TPM Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support Configuration options Disabled Enabled TPM State Disabled This item appears only when you set the TPM Support item to Enabled and allows you to...

Page 60: ...s return to zero 0 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mo...

Page 61: ...led Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Disabled ISCT Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items sh...

Page 62: ...lows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 PEG0 Gen X Auto Sets PEG0 B0 D1 F0 Gen1 Gen3 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PEG0 ASPM Disabled Sets the ASPM support for the PEG Device 1 Function 0 This function does not take effect if PEG is not the currently active device Configuration options D...

Page 63: ...e Intel Secure Mode Extensions SMX technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel TXT LT Support Disabled This item can be configured only when the Intel SMX Intel Virtualization Technology VT and Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O VT d technologies are all enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2...

Page 64: ...r the Intel xHCI controller Configuration options Smart Auto Auto Enabled Disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 9 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller 2 5 8 USB Configuration The it...

Page 65: ...tems in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h I...

Page 66: ...e requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to ...

Page 67: ...ofile Standard Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage 1 184 V 3 3V Voltage 3 312 V 5V Voltage 5 080 V Version 2 10 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 12V Voltage 12 192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 5 12 Network Stack Network Stack Disable Link This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configura...

Page 68: ...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 Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control para...

Page 69: ...ters 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 duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the cha...

Page 70: ...c 8 sec 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 F...

Page 71: ...FI Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI boot 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 ...

Page 72: ...ate 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 the BIOS fi...

Page 73: ...the Exit 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 ...

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Page 75: ...t 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 equipm...

Page 76: ... 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 o...

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