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Introduction to Intel, Desktop, responsiveness technologies

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Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies: • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Start Technology • Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the following requirements: 1. CPU: 2. OS: 3. SSD: 4. HDD: Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family Windows® 7 operating systems One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary. Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition capacity, and system memory requirements. At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive. 5. DRAM: To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is required. Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Chapter 4 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 4-15

Section	Page
Contents	3
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H77-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design	15
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	16
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	17
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	17
1.3.6 Other special features	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
2.2.3 System memory	23
2.2.4 Expansion slots	32
2.2.5 Jumper	34
2.2.6 Onboard switches	35
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	37
2.2.8 Internal connectors	39
2.3 Building your computer system	47
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	47
2.3.2 CPU installation	48
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	50
2.3.4 DIMM installation	52
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	53
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	55
2.3.7 SATA device connection	56
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	57
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	58
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	59
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	61
2.4 Starting up for the first time	63
2.5 Turning off the computer	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	64
3.1 Knowing BIOS	64
3.2 BIOS setup program	64
3.2.1 EZ Mode	65
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	66
3.3 Main menu	68
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	70
3.5 Advanced menu	76
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	77
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	79
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	81
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	82
3.5.5 USB Configuration	83
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	84
3.5.7 APM	86
3.5.8 Network Stack	87
3.6 Monitor menu	87
3.7 Boot menu	90
3.8 Tools menu	92
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	92
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	92
3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	93
3.9 Exit menu	94
3.10 Updating BIOS	95
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	95
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	98
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	99
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	100
Chapter 4: Software support	103
4.1 Installing an operating system	103
4.2 Support DVD information	103
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	103
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	104
4.3 Software information	105
4.3.1 AI Suite II	105
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	106
4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM	108
4.3.4 EPU	110
4.3.5 FAN Xpert	111
4.3.6 Probe II	112
4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost	113
4.3.8 MyLogo2	114
4.3.9 Audio configurations	116
4.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	117
4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	117
4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology	119
4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	120
4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	126
4.5 RAID configurations	129
4.5.1 RAID definitions	129
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	130
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	130
4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	130
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	134
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	134
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	134
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	135
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	136
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	138
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	138
5.1.1 Requirements	138
5.1.2 Before you begin	138
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	139
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	140
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	140
5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	141
Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	141
Setting up your display	142