ASRock Q77M vPro Motherboard Installation Guide

ASRock Q77M vPro Motherboard installation guide

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 226
File format: PDF
File size: 3.3 MB
Published: 02 May, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
Model: Q77M
MD5 checksum: B68B86B368D422BBEDD8271C07B786C1
PDF: ASRock Q77M vPro Motherboard Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide introduces the ASRock Q77M vPro motherboard, describing its Micro ATX form factor, component layout, and all I/O connectors. It also lists the supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and key BIOS features.

Step‑by‑step installation instructions cover mounting the board, connecting power, attaching fans, installing memory and storage, and configuring the BIOS. Additional sections explain advanced utilities such as ASRock Instant Flash, APP Charger, and XFast technologies.

What's inside

Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
I/O Panel
BIOS Features
Installation Steps
Operating System Installation
Advanced Utilities

Specifications

Form Factor	Micro ATX (9.6 in x 9.6 in)
CPU Socket	1155‑Pin LGA1155
Chipset	Intel® Q77
Memory Slots	4 DDR3 DIMM slots
Maximum Memory	32 GB
PCI Express Slots	1 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 × PCI
SATA3 Connectors	2 × 6.0 Gb/s
SATA2 Connectors	4 × 3.0 Gb/s
USB 3.0 Ports	2 rear ports + 1 front header

Frequently asked questions

How many DDR3 DIMM slots does the Q77M vPro have?

It provides four DDR3 DIMM slots for memory modules.

What type of CPU socket is used on the Q77M vPro motherboard?

The board uses a 1155‑Pin LGA1155 socket.

Does the Q77M vPro support Intel vPro technology?

Yes, the motherboard supports Intel® vPro™ Technology.

How can the BIOS be updated without booting an operating system?

Use the ASRock Instant Flash utility by pressing during POST or in the BIOS setup.

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