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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Innovative ASUS features

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard

drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

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F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

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F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difficult POST situations.

USB 3.0 Boost

With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to

132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically

accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further

user interaction.

GPU Boost

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates

flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every

use.

MemOK!

MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to

patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and

dramatically improve the system’s bootup.

AI Suite II

With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to

launch and operate these utilities

simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking

settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a

mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.

FAN Xpert+

Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case

fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures,

climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan

speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment.

ASUS MyLogo2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8Q77-M2 specifications summary	9
Package contents	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features	14
1.2 Before you proceed	15
1.3 Motherboard overview	16
1.3.1 Placement direction	16
1.3.2 Screw holes	16
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.3.4 Layout contents	18
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.4.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	22
1.5 System memory	24
1.5.1 Overview	24
1.5.2 Memory configurations	25
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.6 Expansion slots	29
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.6.3 PCI slots	29
1.6.4 PCI Express x4 slot	29
1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot	30
1.7 Jumpers	30
1.8 Connectors	32
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors	32
1.8.2 Internal connectors	33
1.9 Onboard switches	40
1.10 Onboard LEDs	41
1.11 Software support	42
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.11.2 Support DVD information	42
1.11.3 Intel® SBA support	43
Chapter 2: 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	54
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	56
2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	56
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	56
2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK]	57
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control	57
2.4.5 CPU Power Management	57
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	62
2.5.5 System Agent Configuration	63
2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration	63
2.5.8 USB Configuration	64
2.5.7 AMT Configuration	64
2.5.9 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
2.5.10 APM	66
2.5.11 Serial Port Console Redirection	67
2.5.12 Network Stack	68
2.6 Monitor menu	69
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	70
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	70
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	70
2.6.4 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	71
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	71
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	71
2.7 Boot menu	72
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	72
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	72
2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	73
2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	73
2.7.5 Fast Boot [Enabled]	73
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	74
2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	74
2.7.8 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]	74
2.7.9 CSM Parameters	74
2.7.10 Security Boot parameters	75
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities	76
2.7.12 Boot Override	76
2.8 Tools menu	77
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	77
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	77
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	77
2.9 Exit menu	78
Appendices	79
Notices	79

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