Motherboard P8Q77-M2
E7585 First Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK 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 retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii P8Q77-M2 specifications summary........................................................................... ix Package contents........................................................................................................ xi Chapter 1: 1.
Chapter 2: 2.1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................................... 2-3 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.1.4 2.3.1 System Language [English]........................................................... 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx].................................................................. 2-10 2.3.4 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]....................................
2.7 Boot menu.................................................................................................... 2-28 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On].......................................................... 2-28 2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]................................................................. 2-29 2.7.2 2.7.4 2.7.5 2.7.6 2.7.7 2.7.8 2.7.9 2.7.10 2.7.11 2.8 2.7.12 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]........................................................ 2-29 Fast Boot [Enabled].........
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology 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.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: 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 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P8Q77-M2 specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 22/32nm CPU Chipset Memory • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Q77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
P8Q77-M2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DVI-I port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x audio jacks (8-channel) Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 22.6cm(8.9in) CHA_FAN2 EATX12V KBMS CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) Intel 82579 AUDIO USB3_34 LAN_USB3_12 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 24.4cm(9.
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Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 Intel® LGA1155 for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Intel® Q77 Express Chipset Intel® Q77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation processors.
1.1.2 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction 1.3.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.6cm(8.9in) CHA_FAN2 EATX12V KBMS CPU_FAN 5 MemOK! DRAM_LED Intel 82579 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 24.4cm(9.
1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-22 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) MemOK! switch USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 11.
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
1.4.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
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1.4.2 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.
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 4GB(4GB x 2) DS - - DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V ● ● - DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size GEIL KINGMAX GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DS DS 1.65V - - - 9-11-9-28 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ● ● ● ● DDR3-2133 (O.C.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability SS/ Chip DS Brand Vendors Part No. Size Apacer CORSAIR Crucial 78.A1GC6.9L1 TR3X6G1333C9 G CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Apacer 6GB(3x 2GB) SS 2GB DS Micron Chip NO. Timing AM5D5808DEWSBG 9KF27D9KPT Voltage 9-9-9-24 1.50V 9 1.35V(low ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F voltage) G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS 7-7-7-21 1.5V GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 7-7-7-24 1.
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1.6 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. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA controller #0 Intel PCH SATA controller 1. B C D E F G H – – – shared – – – – – – shared – – – – – Realtek 8111F controller 1.
2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 9 8 7 3 4 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 ATX power connectors • • 3.
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN DC Mode GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN DC Mode P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset PIN 1 P8Q77-M2 +HDLED RESET P8Q77-M2 System panel connector • • • • 7. 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Intel® Q77 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) P8Q77-M2 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 8. P8Q77-M2 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 9. • These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default.
10. Intel® Q77 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.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
1.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-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. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously.
1.10 1. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8Q77-M2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P8Q77-M2 Onboard LED 2.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.11.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
1.11.3 Intel® SBA support Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. Platform requirements: • Windows® 7 (32/64bit) • Panther Point PCH with Core™ Ivy Bridge CPU or Sandy Bridge CPU (Chief River/ Maho Bay platforms) with 5MB vPro ME 8.
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BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 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. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The 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).
Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file 3. a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. b.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Q77M2.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q77-M2 VER: 0207 DATE: 11/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ P8Q77M2.CAP A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section �������� 2.
Advanced Mode 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.
Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration 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 fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
2.3 Main menu 2.3.1 System Language [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4 Security The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
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: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.
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. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.
2.5.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [Immediately] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry.
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port.
Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled] This item can be configured only when the Intel SMX, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT), and Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) technologies are all enabled. Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.7 AMT Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.
Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
Flow Control [None] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a ‘stop’ signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a ‘start’ signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send stop/start signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 2.5.12 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature ������������� [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [On] [Off] [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Enables the full screen logo display feature. 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. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec] 2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.7.5 Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to set the POST Report wait time. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode.
2.7.6 [Force BIOS] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. 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] 2.7.8 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.7.10 Security Boot parameters This option allows you to configure the Secure Boot related parameters. OS Type [Other Legacy & UEFI] Configuration option: [Windows 8 UEFI] [Other Legacy & UEFI] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] This item appears only when you set the OS Type to [Windows 8 UEFI]. Configuration option: [Standard] [Custom] The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].
Append an entry to DB Configuration options: [OK] Forbidden Signature Database Set DBX from File Configuration options: [OK] Get DBX to File Configuration options: [OK] Delete the DBX Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append an entry to DBX Configuration options: [OK] 2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. 2.7.
2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Exit Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information 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. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.
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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit 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.
Appendices Notices 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Signature : Date : Representative Person’s Name : Aug. 20, 2012 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
