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... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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 3 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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 3 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is x2 mode. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1696MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics...) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 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...
... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is x2 mode. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1696MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics...) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 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...
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... CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II -
... CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II -
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...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x ...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! xii 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...
...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x ...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! xii 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...
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...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to optimize PCIe allocation ...Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. P8Z77-V LE PLUS brings you 've never experienced before! S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. ...
...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to optimize PCIe allocation ...Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. P8Z77-V LE PLUS brings you 've never experienced before! S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. ...
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...improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 This technology combines SSD performance with fresh content for caching function. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for selected ...by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The total bandwidth for ...
...improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 This technology combines SSD performance with fresh content for caching function. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for selected ...by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The total bandwidth for ...
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...long-waits on downloads. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. It... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to patch memory issues. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can be pre...
...long-waits on downloads. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. It... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to patch memory issues. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can be pre...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
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... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • * The 2400MHz memory modules above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS ...Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • * The 2400MHz memory modules above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS ...Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
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...ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * The memory...• • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) CORSAIR...
...ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * The memory...• • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) CORSAIR...
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... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual... suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual... suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LE PLUS... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and ...reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15
...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LE PLUS... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and ...reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15
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...during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus...
...during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus...
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Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "... standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Check...
Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "... standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Check...
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... the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side •...the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...
... the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side •...the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...
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...you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top...Bridge Stepping 0306 x64 03/23/2012 XUECA-015 8.0.2.1410 C1 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Friday 11/08/2011] [16:46:...
...you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top...Bridge Stepping 0306 x64 03/23/2012 XUECA-015 8.0.2.1410 C1 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Friday 11/08/2011] [16:46:...
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... Allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. 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 individually set the profiles supported by your... to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this option for optimizing the system performance. If you to set overclocking parameters....
... Allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. 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 individually set the profiles supported by your... to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this option for optimizing the system performance. If you to set overclocking parameters....
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...1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Use / to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. EPU Power Saving Mode ...[DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 If this happens, revert to 100:100. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio...
...1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Use / to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. EPU Power Saving Mode ...[DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 If this happens, revert to 100:100. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio...
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...(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to support the Intel...
...(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to support the Intel...
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... set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for switchable GFX. Configuration options: ...PCIE, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M...
... set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for switchable GFX. Configuration options: ...PCIE, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M...