Asus P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE User's Manual - Page 13

ASUS P8H77-M LE

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Intel

®

Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel

®

Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by

using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as

a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load

and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination

of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD

performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a

hard drive-only system.

* Intel

®

Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel

®

Core™ processor family on Windows

®

7™ operating systems.

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel

®

Smart

Response Technology.

The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS UEFI BIOS

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS

designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface

that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively

supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating

systems.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system

performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode

for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a

dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system

control

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F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and

troubleshooting

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New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing

memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult

POST situations.

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match

digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing

and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery

reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users

can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various

overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning

or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases

overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.

Section	Page
About this guide	6
Safety information	6
P8H77-M LE 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
1.3.3 Other special features	15
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	20
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	22
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	29
1.8 Expansion slots	30
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.8.3 PCI slot	30
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	30
1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot	30
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	31
1.9 Jumpers	31
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
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
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	48
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Language [English]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.4 Security	52
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	54
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	55
2.4.5 GPU Boost [OK]	55
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	55
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	55
2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM	56
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	57
2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	58
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	59
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	59
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	61
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	61
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	62
2.5.5 USB Configuration	62
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.5.7 APM	63
2.5.8 Network Stack	64
2.6 Monitor menu	65
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	66
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	66
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	66
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	66
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	67
2.7 Boot menu	68
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	68
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	68
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	68
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	69
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	69
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	69
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	69
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	69
2.7.9 Boot Override	69
2.8 Tools menu	70
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	70
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	70
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	70
2.9 Exit menu	71
Appendices	73

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