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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS], Setup Mode [EZ Mode], Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot - m csm

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2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. 2.7.9 CSM Parameters This option controls whether or not CSM (Compatibility Support Module) will be launched. Launch CSM [Auto] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices, or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpRom] Configuration option: [UEFI and Legacy OpRom] [Legacy OpRom only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Both, Legacy OpRom first] [Both, UEFI driver first] [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2

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