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Motherboard P8H77-V LE.
ii Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a r.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8H77-V LE specications summary .
iv Contents 1.13 Software support ........................................................................ 1-34 1.13.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-34 1.13.2 Support DVD information ..........................
v Contents 2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-22 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-22 2.5.7 APM ................................................................
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
viii P8H77-V LE specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports 22nm and 32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* *The T urbo Boost Thchnology 2.
ix P8H77-V LE specications summary LAN Realtek ® RTL81 1 1F Gigabit LAN controller Audio Realtek ® 887 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front .
x ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage con.
xi Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor uA TX Form Factor , 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8cm) P8H77-V LE specications summary * Specications are subject to change without notice.
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1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H77-V LE motherboard Cables 2 x Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-2 Intel ® H77 Express Chipset The Intel ® H77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1 155 socket Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability .
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY -PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efciently delivering precision power .
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS T urboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS T urboV . This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away .
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H77-V LE 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Pa ge Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED P age 1. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_F AN) 1-26 9. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4 [blue]) 1-30 2.
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.
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ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-12 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary .
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction A B B A T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-14 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-16 P8H77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 .
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-18 P8H77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1 108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.
1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP ( low prole ) 4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-20 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-22 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-24 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 2. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin A TX +12V power plug.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-28 5. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately .
1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-30 9. Intel ® H77 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.
1-31 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-32 1.1 1 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
1-33 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
ASUS P8H77-V LE 1-34 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / Windows ® 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
2-2 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 • This function supports USB ash disks with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.
2-4 ASUS P8H77-V LE Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit P8H77VL.
2-6 ASUS P8H77-V LE Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
2-8 ASUS P8H77-V LE Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen.
2-10 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [English] [Español] [ Русский ] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
2-12 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency .
2-14 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.4.5 GPU Boost [OK] [OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency . [Cancel] Select [Cancel] to use a xed iGPU frequency . 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores.
2-16 ASUS P8H77-V LE iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is dened by Intel VRM specications and affects iGPU voltage. The iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to the integrated graphics loading.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 iGPU Offset V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU V oltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage.
2-18 ASUS P8H77-V LE Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
2-20 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology .
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 SA T A Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
2-22 ASUS P8H77-V LE The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller .
2-24 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.
2-26 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.7.4 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. The settings of this item have no ef fect for BBS boot options. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.
2-28 ASUS P8H77-V LE 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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ASUS P8H77-V LE A-1 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A-2 Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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