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CPU C1E [Auto]

Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the

Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

[Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

[Disabled]

2.5.2

PCH Configuration

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel

®

Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel

®

Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]

ISCT Configuration [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.5.3

SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The

SATA Port items show

Not Present

if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

SATA Mode Selection [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[IDE]

Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI]

Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage

driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage

performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally

optimize the order of commands.

[RAID]

Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA

hard disk drives.

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When

read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning

messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID]

and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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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