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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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Swing Control [Reduced]

Sets the execution of the PEG Swing Control on IVB C0 and later. Configuration options: [Reduced]

[Half] [Full]

Gen3 Equalization [Enabled]

Enables or disables the execution of PEG Gen3 Equalization steps. Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

Gen3 Eq Phase 2 [Auto]

Sets the execution of the PEG Gen3 Equalization Phase 2. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled] [Auto]

PEG Gen3 Root Port Preset Value for each Lane

Sets the Root Port Preset Value per lane for Gen3 Equalization.

Lane 0~15 [8]

Sets the value for each lane. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

PEG Gen3 Endpoint Preset Value for each Lane

Sets the Endpoint Preset Value per lane for Gen3 Equalization.

Lane 0~15 [8]

Sets the value for each lane. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

2.5.6

Intel TXT(LT) Configuration

Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the 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]

2.5.7

AMT Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel

®

Active Management Technology (AMT)

feature.

Intel AMT [Enabled]

Allow you to enable or disable the Intel

®

Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS

extension. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If

enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device.

Invoke MEBx [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Execute MEBx automatically.

[Disabled]

Press <Ctrl+P> to invoke MEBx.

Un-Configure ME [Disabled]

Sets this item to [Disabled] to unconfigure AMT/ME without using a password or set it to

[Enabled] to use a password. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
P8Q77-M specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	21
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slot	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x4 slot	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	33
1.11 Onboard switches	40
1.12 Onboard LEDs	41
1.13 Software support	42
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.13.2 Support DVD information	42
1.13.3 Intel® SBA support	43
Chapter 2	45
BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	45
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	46
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	47
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	48
2.2 BIOS setup program	50
2.3 Main menu	53
2.3.1 System Language [English]	54
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	54
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	54
2.3.4 Security	54
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	55
2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	56
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	56
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	56
2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]	56
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	56
2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	57
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.11 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.12 PCH Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.13 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	58
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 Trusted Computing	59
2.5.2 CPU Configuration	60
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	61
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	61
2.5.5 System Agent Configuration	62
2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration	63
2.5.7 AMT Configuration	63
2.5.8 USB Configuration	64
2.5.9 Onboard Devices Configuration	64
2.5.10 APM	66
2.5.11 Serial Port Console Redirection	66
2.5.12 Network Stack	67
2.6 Monitor menu	67
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	68
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	68
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	68
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	69
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	69
2.7 Boot menu	70
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	70
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	70
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	71
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	71
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	71
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.9 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75

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