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P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 2
.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 3
...1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-21
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-21
1.8 Expansion slots 1-22
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-22
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-22
1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slots 1-22
1.9 Jumpers 1-23
1.10 Connectors 1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26
1.11 Software support 1-32
1.11.1 Installing...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 7
... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 9
... max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Intel® H77 Express Chipset:
- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Mode
Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller
VIA® 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 10
... connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Speaker header
64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a
WOL by PME, PXE
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User's manual 1 x Support DVD
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Mini-ITX Form Factor...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 13
... operating system. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 14
... Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 25
... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.
• The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 32
... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 35
.... DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I.
11. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
ASUS P8H77...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 39
... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.3 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...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 40
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
8 0 1
8. Intel® H77 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.
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2
8 0 1;)
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 42
... without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 43
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 44
..., download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ
Flash Utility and press to enable it.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04
Flash Info MODEL: P8H77-I
File...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 45
...a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H77I.CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 46
... disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment
1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device
Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 49
... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 57
... power exceeds Power Limit 1. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU...
P8H77-I User's Manual - Page 68
... 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.
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...