Page 3 - Table of contents
iii Table of contents Notices ........................................................................................................... viSafety information ......................................................................................... viiAbout this guide ..................................
Page 4 - Chapter
iv Table of contents Chapter 4 BIOS setu p 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................................. 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............................................................. 4-34.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ........................................................
Page 6 - Notices; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
vi Notices 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 wi...
Page 7 - Safety information; Electrical safety; CAUTION; LASER PRODUCT WARNING; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
vii 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 ...
Page 8 - About this guide; Audience
viii Conventions used in this guide WARNING : Indicates information that could prevent injury when completing a task. CAUTION : Indicates information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task. IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE : Tips and addition...
Page 9 - System package contents; Item Description
ix System package contents 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 1. ASUS V-Series P8H77E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power...
Page 11 - System introduction; 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. Chapter 1
Page 12 - Front panel
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-P8H77E! 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...
Page 14 - Rear panel
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 12 3456 9 10 8 13 12 11 14 15 16 17 1819 7 Do NOT cover the rear vent. Ambient temperature should not exceed 35oC to prevent the sys...
Page 15 - Voltage selector
1-5 ASUS V-P8H77E 1. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section Voltage selector on page 1-7 before adjusting this switch. 2. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 3. PS/2 keyboa...
Page 16 - LAN port LED indications
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-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 – – Center/Subwoofe...
Page 18 - Internal components
1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch ...
Page 22 - MHz capability
1-12 Chapter 1: System introduction DDR3 1066 MHz capability MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D...
Page 23 - Chapter 2; Starting up
This chapter provides an overview of booting up for the first time and installing drivers and utilities from the support DVD. Chapter 2 Starting up
Page 24 - Installing an operating system; Support DVD information; Powering up
2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows ® 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 2.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with ...
Page 25 - Running the support DVD
2-3 ASUS V-P8H77E 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate th...
Page 26 - Utilities menu
2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe ® Reader X that allows you to ...
Page 27 - Make Disk menu; Manual menu
2-5 ASUS V-P8H77E 2.3.3 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make an AHCI/RAID driver disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu 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). Inst...
Page 28 - Other information; Motherboard Info; ASUS Contact information
2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 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. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the mothe...
Page 29 - Browse this DVD; Filelist
2-7 ASUS V-P8H77E 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.
Page 30 - Software information; AI Suite II; Installing AI Suite II; To install AI Suite II:; Using AI Suite II
2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. 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-i...
Page 32 - Probe II; Tool; Configuring Probe II; Preference
2-10 Chapter 2: Starting up 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...
Page 33 - Configuring Sensor Recorder; History Record
2-11 ASUS V-P8H77E Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, click click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite...
Page 34 - Ai Charger
2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up Ai Charger 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 appe...
Page 35 - Monitor > CPU Frequency
2-13 ASUS V-P8H77E Monitor Click Monitor on the toolbar to quickly launch the Sensor and CPU Frequency screens. Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and vol...
Page 36 - Updating the BIOS through the Internet; To update the BIOS through the Internet:; Update
2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, mark the box for Enable BIOS downgradeable...
Page 37 - Downloading the BIOS from the Internet
2-15 ASUS V-P8H77E 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next . When an updated version is not available, the current BIOS will be displayed on the right panel. Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from the Internet: 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest yo...
Page 38 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, and click Next . Click Finish to complete the process. 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing ...
Page 39 - ASUS MyLogo; Yes
2-17 ASUS V-P8H77E 2. Locate the BIOS file, click Open , and click Next . 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 Up...
Page 40 - Changing the Boot Logo and updating the BIOS to the motherboard:
2-18 Chapter 2: Starting up 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then , then click Next . 4. The system starts updating the The system starts updating the BIOS and loading the new boot logo. 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo , and then click Next . 2. Select...
Page 41 - Changing the Boot Logo of a downloaded BIOS file:
2-19 ASUS V-P8H77E 5. Click Yes to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. 6. Once finished, you can click Home to return to the utility main screen or exit from the application. 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo , and then click Next . 2. Select Change the boot logo of a downl...
Page 42 - Next
2-20 Chapter 2: Starting up 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then click , then click Next . 4. The system starts updating The system starts updating the BIOS and loading the new boot logo. 5. Click Yes to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
Page 43 - CPU; System Information; MB
2-21 ASUS V-P8H77E • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU and memory slots and disks. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product n...
Page 44 - Disk; Support
2-22 Chapter 2: Starting up • 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. Click Support .
Page 45 - Settings
2-23 ASUS V-P8H77E Settings 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.
Page 46 - Installing AI Manager; To install AI Manager on your computer:; Launching AI Manager; ASUS AI Manager
2-24 Chapter 2: Starting up Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. 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 fold...
Page 47 - AI Disk
2-25 ASUS V-P8H77E 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 s...
Page 48 - AI Booting; My Favorites
2-26 Chapter 2: Starting up To unlock the selected device: 1. Clear the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply . 2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok . The selected device is unlocked. To change password: Click Change Password , then follow the on-screen instructi...
Page 49 - ASUS Webstorage; Installing webstorage; To install webstorage:; Launching Webstorage
2-27 ASUS V-P8H77E 2.4.3 ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data from your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe f...
Page 50 - Calendar; BookmarkSyncer
2-28 Chapter 2: Starting up Settings 1. Click the Settings icon . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs calendar events across your PCs, helping you track appointments and events no matter which PC you use. BookmarkSyncer BookmarkSyncer k...
Page 53 - Chapter 3; Motherboard info
This chapter provides details about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Chapter 3 Motherboard info
Page 54 - Introduction
3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 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. 3.2 Motherboard layout P8H77-M PRO_DP PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PC...
Page 55 - Jumper; To erase the RTC RAM:
3-3 ASUS V-P8H77E 3.3 Jumper 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, whic...
Page 56 - Connectors
3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.4 Connectors 1. 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. • These connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you inte...
Page 59 - CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
3-7 ASUS V-P8H77E 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 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. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to ...
Page 60 - P8H77-M PRO_DP Front panel audio connector
3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 8. 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. • We recommend that you connect a high-defi...
Page 64 - Onboard LEDs; Standby Power LED
3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.5 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 removi...
Page 65 - BIOS setup; Chapter 4
BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. Chapter 4
Page 66 - Managing and updating your BIOS
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup • 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 4.1 Managing a...
Page 67 - Updating the BIOS; ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-3 • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start >...
Page 68 - ASUS EZ Flash 2
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Flash Info MODEL: V-P8H77E VER: 0202 DATE: 11/29/2011 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup File Path: fs0:\ Drive Folder Info fs0:\ 03/15/11 03:33p 4194304 V-P8H77E.ROM ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 File In...
Page 69 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; Recovering the BIOS
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-5 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 con...
Page 70 - ASUS BIOS Updater; Before updating the BIOS; Booting the system in DOS environment; BIOS
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↑ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS from withi...
Page 71 - Updating the BIOS file
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-7 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 ...
Page 72 - BIOS setup program; Entering BIOS Setup at startup; To enter BIOS Setup at startup:; Entering BIOS Setup after POST; To enter BIOS Setup after POST, do any of the following:
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and a brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • ...
Page 73 - BIOS menu screen; EZ Mode
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-9 • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to navigate around the BIOS setup program. • The default BI...
Page 75 - Advanced Mode; Menu bar; Main
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-11 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 sel...
Page 77 - Main menu; Security
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-13 4.3 Main menu 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. 4.3.1 System Language [Engli...
Page 78 - Administrator Password
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...
Page 79 - Advanced menu; CPU Configuration
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-15 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this...
Page 80 - Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. [Di...
Page 81 - Empty; System Agent Configuration; Graphics Configuration
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-17 4.4.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R...
Page 82 - USB Configuration; NB PCIe Configuration
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 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 enab...
Page 84 - Network Stack; Monitor menu; Ignore
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the network stack (Pxe and UEFI). Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] 4.5 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. ...
Page 85 - Boot menu
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-21 4.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 4.5.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. 4...
Page 87 - Boot Override; ASUS SPD Information; Tools menu
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-23 • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST. 4.6.9 Boot Override This item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends ...
Page 88 - Exit menu; Load Optimized Defaults; Discard Changes & Exit; ASUS EZ Mode
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values f...
Page 89 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support; Authorised representative in
ASUS V-P8H77E 4-25 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COM...
