Asus Motherboard 98Q77 M Users Manual

2015-01-21

• Safety information
• About this guide
• P8Q77-M specifications summary
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • 1.1 Welcome!
  • 1.2 Package contents
  • 1.3 Special features
    • 1.3.1 Product highlights
    • 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
  • 1.4 Before you proceed
  • 1.5 Motherboard overview
    • 1.5.1 Placement direction
    • 1.5.2 Screw holes
    • 1.5.3 Motherboard layout
    • 1.5.4 Layout contents
  • 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    • 1.6.1 Installing the CPU
    • 1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
  • 1.7 System memory
    • 1.7.1 Overview
    • 1.7.2 Memory configurations
    • 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
    • 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
  • 1.8 Expansion slots
    • 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
    • 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
    • 1.8.3 PCI slot
    • 1.8.4 PCI Express x4 slot
    • 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
  • 1.9 Jumpers
  • 1.10 Connectors
    • 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
    • 1.10.2 Internal connectors
  • 1.11 Onboard switches
  • 1.12 Onboard LEDs
  • 1.13 Software support
    • 1.13.1 Installing an operating system
    • 1.13.2 Support DVD information
    • 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
    • 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
    • 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
    • 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
    • 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
  • 2.2 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
  • 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu
    • 2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
    • 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]
    • 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
    • 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]
    • 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control
    • 2.4.6 CPU Power Management
    • 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
    • 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
    • 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]
    • 2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]
    • 2.4.11 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
    • 2.4.12 PCH Voltage [Auto]
    • 2.4.13 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
  • 2.5 Advanced menu
    • 2.5.1 Trusted Computing
    • 2.5.2 CPU Configuration
    • 2.5.3 PCH Configuration
    • 2.5.4 SATA Configuration
    • 2.5.5 System Agent Configuration
    • 2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
    • 2.5.7 AMT Configuration
    • 2.5.8 USB Configuration
    • 2.5.9 Onboard Devices Configuration
    • 2.5.10 APM
    • 2.5.11 Serial Port Console Redirection
    • 2.5.12 Network Stack
  • 2.6 Monitor menu
    • 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
    • 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
    • 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
    • 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
    • 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
    • 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
  • 2.7 Boot menu
    • 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]
    • 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
    • 2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
    • 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
    • 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
    • 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]
    • 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]
    • 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities
    • 2.7.9 Boot Override
  • 2.8 Tools menu
    • 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    • 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile
    • 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information
  • 2.9 Exit menu
• Appendices
  • Notices