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CPU

LGA1155 socket for Intel

®

3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /

Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium

®

/ Celeron

®

processors

Supports Intel 22/32nm CPU

Supports Intel

®

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel

®

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU

types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel

®

CPU support list.

Chipset

Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, maximum 32GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC,

un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

*

Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified

Vendors List).

**

When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows

®

32-bit operating system may only recognize less than

3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you

are using a Windows

®

32-bit operating system.

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot

2 x PCI slots

*

PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel

®

3rd generation Core™

processors.

Graphics

Integrated graphics processor

Multi-VGA output support: Display port, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports Display Port with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

Storage

Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset:

-

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

-

4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)

- Intel

®

Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10),

and 5 configurations

-

Supports Intel

®

Smart Response Technology, Intel

®

Rapid Start

Technology, Intel

®

Smart Connect Technology*

*

Supports on Intel

®

Core™ processor family with Windows

®

7

operating systems.

LAN

Intel

®

82579 Gigabit LAN controller

Audio

VIA

®

VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC

-

Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Anti-pop function

*

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support

an 8-channel audio output.

USB

Intel

®

Q77 Express Chipset:

-

4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back

panel [blue])

-

10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back

panel)

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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