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    V9-P8H77E V7-P8H77E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User's Manual
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents ix Chapter 1 System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.2.1 V7-P8H77E front panel 1-2 1.2.2 V9-P8H77E front panel 1-3 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-8 1.5 Qualified
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    Table of contents Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.3.1 System Language [English 4-13
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    4.6.8 Boot Option Priorities 4-22 4.6.9 Boot Override 4-23 4.7 Tools menu 4-23 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-23 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information 4-23 4.8 Exit menu 4-24 
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    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion
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    P8H77E barebone system. This guide is intended for users and administrators with experience handling hardware and PC components. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H77E
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    the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description 1. ASUS V-Series P8H77E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support DVD 4. Quick Installation Guide ix
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    System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H77E. The chapter lists system features, physical descriptions of the front and rear panels, and an overview of internal components.
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    ASUS V-P8H77E! The ASUS V9- P8H77E is an all-in-one barebone system with versatile home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Third Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the 1155 V7-P8H77E front
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    / Microdrive™ card slot 8. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot 9. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot 1.2.2 V9-P8H77E front panel 4 5 9 10 1 2 3 6 7 8 1. USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 ports. These USB 2.0 eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. ASUS V-P8H77E 1-3
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    9. ���5��.2�5��-i�n�c�h��o�p��ti�c�a�l�d��is�k��d�r�i�v�e��b�a�y�. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 10. ��5��.2�5��-i�n�c�h��o�p��ti�c�a�l��d�is��k�d��r�iv�e��b�a��y�(�e�m��p�t�y�)�. Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel
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    , or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS V-P8H77E 1-5
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    Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In
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    switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS V-P8H77E 1-7
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    5. Power supply unit 6. CPU socket 7. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (x16 mode) 10. PCI Express x1 slots 11. PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) 12. Metal bracket lock Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide
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    Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V • • • DDR3 1600 MHz memory frequency is only supported by Intel® Ivy Bridge processors. ASUS V-P8H77E 1-9
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    DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • • A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - • • • A-DATA
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    (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket support Timing Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile) 4GB U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • • WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • • ASUS V-P8H77E 1-11
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    as one pair of a dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. 1-12 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    Chapter 2 This chapter provides an overview of booting up for the first time and installing drivers and utilities from the support DVD. Starting up
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    barebone system supports Windows® 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    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. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs
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    2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe® Reader X that allows you to open, view, and print
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    disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-5
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    tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon
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    Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-7
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    support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information,
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    modes automatically according to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. status of voltage usage, the temperature of the CPU and motherboard, and the CPU fan speed. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-9
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    computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II monitors fan rotations, CPU temperature healthy working condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite
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    fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, �c�l�ic��k� Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch Sensor Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode ASUS V-P8H77E 2-11
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    charge your Apple devices such as iPod, iPhone, and iPad on your ASUS computer's USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There are no configuration screens if the Apple USB driver is properly installed. • The current Apple devices only support USB 2.0 performance. Even when you plug your Apple device into a USB
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    AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel ASUS V-P8H77E 2-13
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    The Update section allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS
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    right panel. Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. Type or browse for the location where you want
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    Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update
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    4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS MyLogo The ASUS MyLogo utility lets you Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. • Obtain the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus
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    Changing the Boot Logo and updating the BIOS to the motherboard: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. 2. Select Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard, then click Next. 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo�,�t�h�e��n� click Next. 4.
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    can click Home to return to the utility main screen or exit from the application. Changing the Boot Logo of a downloaded BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. 2. Select Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file (But do not update this BIOS to my
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    3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo�,�t�h�e��n��c��li�c�k� Next. 4. ���T��h�e�s�y�s�t�e�m��s�t�a�r�ts��u�p�d�a�t�in�g� the BIOS and loading the new boot logo. 5. Click Yes to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. 2-20 Chapter 2: Starting up
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    details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-21
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    • Click the Disk tab and then select the disk volume to see the details in the disks installed in the system. Support The Support section displays ASUS support information. • Click the arrow controls on the bottom panel to scroll to the right. Click Support. 2-22 Chapter 2: Starting up
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    Settings The Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar and the interface appearance. • Click the arrow controls on the bottom panel to scroll to the right to display the Settings button. Click Settings. Switch to the Bar tab to modify toolbar settings. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-23
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    your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. Launching AI Manager To launch
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    bar conserves desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu's contents. Click , then click Ok. The selected device is locked and not accessible. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-25
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    follow the on-screen instructions to change password. AI Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information The Information menu displays general information about your system, motherboard
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    To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage To launch and share all types of files without the limitations of location or device. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-27
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    It also supports video transcoding that allows you to preview and stream files and multimedia to your mobile phone. Go to Web Experience secure cloud service through ASUS WebStorage without the risk of losing data. Settings 1. Click the Settings icon . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
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    2.4.4 ASUS @ Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop, to a huge range of games including releases exclusive only to ASUS users. Learning Select online learning courses for elementary, junior, online. Live TV Watch popular series on your PC through ASUS@Vibe, from classics to the latest shows. Video Access
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    2-30 Chapter 2: Starting up
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    Chapter 3 This chapter provides details about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info
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    3.1 Introduction The Vintage V-P8H77E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB34 HDMI ASM 1442 ASM 1442 DIGI +EPU EATX12V CPU_FAN
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    clearing the CMOS, reinstall 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
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    3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [ RAID]. See section 4.4.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service
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    2. Intel® H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors RAID]. See section 4.4.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service separately. ASUS V-P8H77E 3-5
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    connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 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
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    24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CAH_FAN 2 for better thermal environment. 7. LPT connector
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    connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. AGND NC high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set
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    is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS V-P8H77E 3-9
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    11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
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    motherboard tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains list. 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 due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK
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    Powered Off P8H77-M PRO_DP 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 remain lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root
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    Chapter 4 This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. BIOS setup
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    with the help of trained service personnel. • Updating the BIOS is potentially risky. If there are no issues using the current BIOS version, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. A failed BIOS update may result in system boot failure. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash
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    available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
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    Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: V-P8H77E File Path: fs0:\ Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks on a single partition and formatted using FAT16/FAT32. •
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    the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com the Exit menu. Refer to section 4.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-5
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    the same as shown here. Before updating the BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. The flash drive should have only 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 a DOS environment. Do
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    .freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 3. Press to switch between screen confirm BIOS update. Are you sure to update BIOS? Yes No ASUS V-P8H77E 4-7
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    parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and a brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines
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    section 3.3 Jumper on how to erase the RTC RAM. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes to the Setup Mode item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 4.6 Boot menu for details. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-9
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    language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard Exits the BIOS setup program without saving temperature, the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending
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    following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS V-P8H77E 4-11
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    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 This button appears
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    Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0202 x64 11/29/2011 8.0.0.1240 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3300 MHz Memory Information Total the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-13
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    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the
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    detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] ASUS V-P8H77E 4-15
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    [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. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable
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    Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology (ISCT). Configuration options: [Enabled] optimize the order of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk : [Auto] [iGFX] [PEG] ASUS V-P8H77E 4-17
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    xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] Allows you to select an operation mode for 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
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    to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-19
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    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed
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    Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
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    ] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set
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    2 screen. For more details, refer to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] ASUS V-P8H77E 4-23
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    changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters
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    +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) , LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS V-P8H77E 4-25
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    4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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