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V9-P8H77E V7-P8H77E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
System package contents ................ix Chapter 1 System introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Front panel ..................1-2 1.2.1 V7-P8H77E front panel ............1-2 1.2.2 V9-P8H77E front panel ............1-3 Rear panel ..................1-4 Internal components ................. 1-8 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ............1-9...
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Chapter 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............. 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..............4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ............4-6 BIOS setup program................. 4-8 Main menu..................
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4.6.8 Boot Option Priorities ............4-22 4.6.9 Boot Override ..............4-23 Tools menu ..................4-23 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .............. 4-23 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information ............. 4-23 Exit menu ..................4-24...
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.
Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H77E. The chapter lists system features, physical descriptions of the front and rear panels, and an overview of internal components.
Check your V-P8H77E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description ASUS V-Series P8H77E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H77E. The chapter lists system features, physical descriptions of the front and rear panels, and an overview of internal components.
The ASUS V9- P8H77E is an all-in-one barebone system with versatile home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Third Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the 1155-land ®...
Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot MemoryStick / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot ® Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. ASUS V-P8H77E...
5.25-inch optical disk drive bay. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (empty). 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.
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Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS V-P8H77E...
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange...
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS V-P8H77E...
The installed components are labeled for your reference. Front panel cover DIMM sockets 5.25-inch optical drive bays ASUS motherboard 3.5-inch drive bay PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (x16 mode) Hard disk drive bay PCI Express x1 slots Power supply unit PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
• 4 DIMMs: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. 1-12 Chapter 1: System introduction...
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides an overview of booting up for the first time and installing drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Chapter 2: Starting up...
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.
Installs the ASUS WebStorage utility. ASUS Vibe Installs the ASUS Vibe utility. ASUS Ai Charger Installs the ASUS Ai Charger utility to quickly charge your iPhone/iPad/iPod products through the USB ports. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II.
The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual. ASUS V-P8H77E...
2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD.
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Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS V-P8H77E...
View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 2.4.1 AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
Displays current mode The items indicate Multiple system Advanced settings Displays the system the current status operating modes for each mode properties of each of voltage usage, mode the temperature of the CPU and motherboard, and the CPU fan speed. ASUS V-P8H77E...
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Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II monitors fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always in a healthy working condition.
Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode ASUS V-P8H77E 2-11...
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Ai Charger is a unique software that allows you to quickly charge your Apple devices such as iPod, iPhone, and iPad on your ASUS computer’s USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There are no configuration screens for Ai Charger. After installation, the Ai Charger icon appears on the Windows®...
CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel ASUS V-P8H77E 2-13...
The Update section allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly ®...
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BIOS will be displayed on the right panel. Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up...
ASUS MyLogo The ASUS MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
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Changing the Boot Logo and updating the BIOS to the motherboard: From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. Select Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard, then click Next. Locate the picture that you want to...
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Once finished, you can click Home to return to the utility main screen or exit from the application. Changing the Boot Logo of a downloaded BIOS file: From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. Select Change the boot...
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Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then click , then click Next. The system starts updating The system starts updating the BIOS and loading the new boot logo. Click Yes to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
Click the CPU tab to see the details on • the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-21...
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Click the Disk tab and then select the disk volume to see the details in the disks installed in the system. Support The Support section displays ASUS support information. • Click the arrow controls on the bottom panel to scroll to the right.
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The Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar and the interface appearance. • Click the arrow controls on the bottom panel to scroll to the right to display the Settings button. Click Settings. Switch to the Bar tab to modify toolbar settings. ASUS V-P8H77E 2-23...
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar conserves desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar.
Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information The Information menu displays general information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other hardware components.
Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage ®...
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Go to Web Experience secure cloud service through ASUS WebStorage without the risk of losing data. Settings Click the Settings icon Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
2.4.4 ASUS @ Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop, preinstalled repository that provides access to a wide variety of content including music, videos, radio stations, games, magazines, e-books, e-learning materials, and Live TV. Gaming Enjoy one-hour free acess to a huge range of games including releases exclusive only to ASUS users.
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Chapter 3 This chapter provides details about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Introduction The Vintage V-P8H77E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB34 DIGI +EPU HDMI 1442 EATX12V MemOK! 1442 DRAM_LED USB3_12 LAN1_USB12...
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS V-P8H77E...
Connectors Intel H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. P8H77-M PRO_DP P8H77-M PRO_DP Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors ®...
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This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H77-M PRO_DP P8H77-M PRO_DP Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS V-P8H77E...
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This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
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• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CAH_FAN 2 for better thermal environment.
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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. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H77-M PRO_DP HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition P8H77-M PRO_DP Front panel audio connector •...
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The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS V-P8H77E...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 P8H77-M PRO_DP IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H77-M PRO_DP System panel connector • 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.
If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains list. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus. com.
Onboard LEDs 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.
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Chapter 4 This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ® • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
4.1.2 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 ROM and Cap file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS from within a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to backup the current BIOS file for use when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the BIOS upgrade.
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Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. Are you sure to update BIOS? ASUS V-P8H77E...
Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.
Refer to section 3.3 Jumper on how to erase the RTC RAM. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
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EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority •...
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items...
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.3 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-13...
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 fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately...
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remap feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGFX] [PEG] ASUS V-P8H77E 4-17...
iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics.
Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-19...
4.4.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the network stack (Pxe and UEFI). Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Advanced...
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Override F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS V-P8H77E 4-21...
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report.
> ASUS SPD Information 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information...
Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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