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...Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
...Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become ..., carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become ..., carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
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...components. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: LucidLogix Virtu MVP This chapter describes how to the following parts: • ...the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide ...
...components. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: LucidLogix Virtu MVP This chapter describes how to the following parts: • ...the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide ...
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... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables...
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... chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. The P8Z77-I DELUXE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/...Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports the Intel®...
... chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. The P8Z77-I DELUXE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/...Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports the Intel®...
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... Wi-Fi. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on downloads. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 Just plug in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to switch back and forth ... to update the BIOS! With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows you can ...
... Wi-Fi. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on downloads. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 Just plug in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to switch back and forth ... to update the BIOS! With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is A-OK! This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows you can ...
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...-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in different geographic regions and your motherboard against Electronic ...Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS...
...-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in different geographic regions and your motherboard against Electronic ...Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS...
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... to deliver audio to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with... ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending ...
... to deliver audio to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with... ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. This is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending ...
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... cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-1
... cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-1
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2 3 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power DRAM_LED LGA1155 18 MemOK! 17...
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2 3 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power DRAM_LED LGA1155 18 MemOK! 17...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8Z77-I DELUXE CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8Z77-I DELUXE CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the ...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-I DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-I DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - For optimum compatibility, ...
...To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - For optimum compatibility, ...
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... Chip NO. Timing - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Timing - - 9-11-9-27 - - 9-11-10...8226; • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/ 4GX...
... Chip NO. Timing - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Timing - - 9-11-9-27 - - 9-11-10...8226; • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/ 4GX...
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...; • - - 1.65V • • - 9 1.65V • • - - 1.65V • • - - 1.65V • • - - 1.6V • • H5TQ2G8 3BFR H9C - - • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Asint PATRIOT Part...
...; • - - 1.65V • • - 9 1.65V • • - - 1.65V • • - - 1.65V • • - - 1.6V • • H5TQ2G8 3BFR H9C - - • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Asint PATRIOT Part...
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Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-9 KTC - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM - - • • 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • • - -...1.65V • • 9 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • - 1.5V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. A-DATA - - - Chip NO. 3CCD-1509A EL1126T 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - - D1288JPN DPLD9U - Size SS/ Chip...
Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-9 KTC - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM - - • • 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • • - -...1.65V • • 9 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • - 1.5V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. A-DATA - - - Chip NO. 3CCD-1509A EL1126T 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - - D1288JPN DPLD9U - Size SS/ Chip...
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...• • - • • - • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 IID77 D9LGK - Timing GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS...4GB DS Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX ...
...• • - • • - • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 IID77 D9LGK - Timing GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS...4GB DS Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX ...
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Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slot Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 1 Slot No.
Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slot Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 1 Slot No.
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shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - G H - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 SMBUS Controller Thermal Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 PCIE x16 ASMedia USB 3.0 Intel 82579V LAN A B C D E F - - - shared - - - - - shared - - -
shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-15 shared shared shared shared - - G H - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 SMBUS Controller Thermal Controller EHCI #0 EHCI #1 PCIE x16 ASMedia USB 3.0 Intel 82579V LAN A B C D E F - - - shared - - - - - shared - - -
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P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •... after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A.... Press to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near ...
P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •... after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A.... Press to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near ...