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... will be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product for which is defaced or missing. 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. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the ...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... will be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product for which is defaced or missing. 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. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the ...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 3.9 Exit menu...3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-39 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI...
... 3.9 Exit menu...3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-39 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI...
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If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ...
If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ...
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Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a ... press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: + + viii
Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a ... press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: + + viii
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... Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology / HD Graphics - at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. The default setting is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors...
... Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology / HD Graphics - at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. The default setting is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors...
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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 ... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1...
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 ... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1...
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... items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial...
... items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial...
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... of Line-in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors...
... of Line-in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors...
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Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 ...to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,... sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or...
Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 ...to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,... sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or...
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... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer...
... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer...
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... Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode Selection in the BIOS to [RAID]. P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these ...BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter...
... Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode Selection in the BIOS to [RAID]. P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these ...BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter...
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... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details....P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details....P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
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... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with...information on your motherboard if you want to use as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that ... An error message appears on the system chassis to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1
... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with...information on your motherboard if you want to use as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that ... An error message appears on the system chassis to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1
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... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Select this option for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to set to the 3-Core Ratio Limit...80.0MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] [Manual] Sets all core-activation conditions. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [...
... key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Select this option for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to set to the 3-Core Ratio Limit...80.0MHz to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] [Manual] Sets all core-activation conditions. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [...
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...xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not ... manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must not be set the iGPU maximum frequency. iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS ...
...xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not ... manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must not be set the iGPU maximum frequency. iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS ...
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.... Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to your CPU model. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous...
.... Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to your CPU model. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous...
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...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-11 This item allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. ... gets quicker transient response. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k...
...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-11 This item allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. ... gets quicker transient response. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k...
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...power support. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for an extreme...[100%] Allows you to set the DRAM Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to 135. CPU Power Thermal Control [125] A higher temperature ...
...power support. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for an extreme...[100%] Allows you to set the DRAM Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to 135. CPU Power Thermal Control [125] A higher temperature ...
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...[Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the full phase mode. The values range from 0.005V to...65533;o�d�e��S�i�g�n This item appears only when you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-13 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control...
...[Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the full phase mode. The values range from 0.005V to...65533;o�d�e��S�i�g�n This item appears only when you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-13 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control...
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...0.800V-1.070V 1.075V-1.120V 1.125V-1.170V 1.175V-1.990V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.055V 0.060V-0.105V 0.110V-0.155V 0.160V-0.635V iGPU Manual Voltage 0.800V-1.070V 1.075V-1.120V 1.125V-1.170V 1.175V-1.990V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage 0.005V-0.055V 0.060V-0.105V 0.110V... voltage settings. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
...0.800V-1.070V 1.075V-1.120V 1.125V-1.170V 1.175V-1.990V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.055V 0.060V-0.105V 0.110V-0.155V 0.160V-0.635V iGPU Manual Voltage 0.800V-1.070V 1.075V-1.120V 1.125V-1.170V 1.175V-1.990V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage 0.005V-0.055V 0.060V-0.105V 0.110V... voltage settings. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...