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Chapter 1: Product introduction

9.

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable

to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to 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 3.0 solution.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

8.

Intel

®

H77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

•

These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the

SATA Mode Selection

item in the BIOS to [RAID].

See section

2.5.3 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 Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if

you are using Windows

®

XP SP3 or later version.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the

SATA Mode

Selection

item in the BIOS to

[AHCI]. See section

2.5.3 SATA Conﬁguration

for details.

SATA6G_1

SATA6G_2

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

P8H77-

I

P8H77-I

USB3.0 Front panel connector

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H77-I specifications summary	9
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	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	22
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	31
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	31
1.8 Expansion slots	32
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	32
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	32
1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slots	32
1.9 Jumpers	33
1.10 Connectors	34
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	34
1.10.2 Internal connectors	36
1.11 Software support	42
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.11.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	49
2.3 Main menu	53
2.3.1 System Language [English]	53
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	53
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	53
2.3.4 Security	53
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	55
2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]	56
2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [xxx]	56
2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK]	56
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.5 CPU Power Management	56
2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.7 iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.9 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.10 PCH Voltage [Auto]	58
2.5 Advanced menu	58
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	59
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	60
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	60
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	61
2.5.5 USB Configuration	62
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	62
2.5.7 APM	63
2.5.8 Network Stack	63
2.6 Monitor menu	64
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	65
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	65
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	65
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	66
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	66
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	66
2.7 Boot menu	67
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	67
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	67
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	67
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	68
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	68
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	68
2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities	68
2.7.8 Boot Override	68
2.8 Tools menu	69
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	69
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	69
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	69

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