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7. Intel® Q77 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. GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Q77-M SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 P8Q77-M Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • 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 2.5.5 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 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 1-26 ASUS P8Q77-M

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