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... describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in obtaining...
... describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUSTeK is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in obtaining...
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... Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-38 4.5 RAID configurations 4-41 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-41 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-42 4.5.3 4.5.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-42 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-42 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-46 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-46 4.6.2 4.6.3 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-46 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 4-47 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI...
... Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-38 4.5 RAID configurations 4-41 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-41 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-42 4.5.3 4.5.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-42 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-42 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-46 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-46 4.6.2 4.6.3 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-46 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 4-47 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI...
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...Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for...
...Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for...
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... 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS...
... 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS...
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... bus systems. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus...
... bus systems. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus...
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...-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
...-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without hardware such as a CPU or a DRAM installed into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
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... environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to enhance your PC's loading. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed...
... environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to enhance your PC's loading. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed...
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...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - however, the actual frequency support varied depending on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following: - however, the actual frequency support varied depending on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
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...; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - - P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • * The memory modules in 2250MHz and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. however, the actual frequency support...
...; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - - P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • * The memory modules in 2250MHz and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. however, the actual frequency support...
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...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. If you to run this user manual refers to restart...
...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. If you to run this user manual refers to restart...
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...Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
...Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
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... NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID...
... NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID...
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...[Enabled]. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - The following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controlleritem to [HDMI] for high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-23 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express...
...[Enabled]. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - The following two items appear only when you to set the HD Audio Controlleritem to [HDMI] for high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-23 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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... latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website...
... latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-1 The Specials tab contains the unique features of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. The...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-1 The Specials tab contains the unique features of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. The...
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... Recovery Volume Options 5. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Go to display the utility main menu. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. During POST, press + to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to the power connector on the system. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode...
... Recovery Volume Options 5. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Go to display the utility main menu. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. During POST, press + to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to the power connector on the system. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode...
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... USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 4 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating...
... USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Chapter 4 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating...
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... floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
... floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
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... Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Refer to the steps below: 1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. A window appears...
... Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Refer to the steps below: 1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. A window appears...