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P8H77-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB*, DDR3 2200(O.C.)** / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on market. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency. *** DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible w�i�th��P�C��Ie��x�1�a��n�d�x�4��d�e�v�i�c�e�s�) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560x1600@60 Hz - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz - Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Insider™/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/HD Graphics - Maximum shared memory of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems. (continued on the next page) ix

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