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3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Back Advanced\ CPU Configuration�� > CPU Configuration Monitor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3100 MHz Preocessor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision Not loaded L1 Data Cache 32 KB x 4 L1 Code Cache 32 KB x 4 L2 Cache 256 KB x 4 L3 Cache 6144 KB Process Cores Intel HT Technology 4 Intel AdaptiSveupTphoerrtmedal Monitor CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Disabled Enabled 16-31 31 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enalbed Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent cache Line Prefetch Enabled Boot Tool Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Menu items Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8H77-M PRO 3-3

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

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Chapter 3

3.2.2

Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to conﬁgure

the BIOS settings. The ﬁgure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the

following sections for the detailed conﬁgurations.

To access the Advanced Mode, click

Exit

, then select

Advanced Mode

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system conﬁguration

Ai Tweaker

For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced

For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the

fan settings.

Boot

For changing the system boot conﬁguration

Tool

For conﬁguring options for special functions

Exit

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Main

Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

Version

2.10.1208.

(C)

2012

American

Megatrends,

Inc.

Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM

→←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Enter:

Select

+/-:

Change Opt.

F1:

General Help

F2:

Previous Values

F3:

Shortcut

F5:

Optimized Defaults

F10:

Save

ESC:

Exit

F12: Print Screen

Back

Advanced\

CPU Conﬁguration

�

UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar

Menu items

Scroll bar

Back button

CPU Conﬁguration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz

EM64T

Supported

Processor Speed

3100 MHz

Preocessor Stepping

206a6

Microcode Revision

Not loaded

L1 Data Cache

32 KB x 4

L1 Code Cache

32 KB x 4

L2 Cache

256 KB x 4

L3 Cache

6144 KB

Process Cores

Intel HT Technology

Supported

CPU Ratio Range

16-31

CPU Current Ratio

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Enalbed

Active Processor Cores

All

Limit CPUID Maximum

Disabled

Execute Disable Bit

Enabled

Intel Virtualization Technology

Disabled

Hardware Prefetcher

Enabled

Adjacent cache Line Prefetch

Enabled

Conﬁguration ﬁelds

Pop-up window

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Disabled

Enabled