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Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset

The Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support

the 1155 socket Intel

®

3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium

®

/

Celeron

®

processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing

serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

Additionally, Q77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster

data retrieval speed.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer

rates of 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth

requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet

applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth

of your system memory to boost system performance.

Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

The Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial

ATA (SATA) storage interface. This motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s

data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data

retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and

rear panel – 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug &

play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. This

motherboard affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

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.

Intel

®

Smart Connect Technology

Your computer could receive web updates with fresh content for selected

applications, even when setting the system to sleep. This means less

time waiting for applications to start, update and sync with the cloud,

providing a more efﬁcient way.

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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