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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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... Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with max. The default setting is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with the PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 ...2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D / InsiderTM / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology / HD Graphics - 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 / Core™...
... Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with max. The default setting is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with the PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 ...2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D / InsiderTM / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology / HD Graphics - 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 / Core™...
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... Bus: 187-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Low EMI - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltge control - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLLvoltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II...
... Bus: 187-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Low EMI - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltge control - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLLvoltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Suite II...
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..., 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...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...
..., 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...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...
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... / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Choice! Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in the .../ 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a ...
... / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Choice! Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in the .../ 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to optimize PCIe allocation in the world. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a ...
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...ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Saving your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. It is in x16 mode). The capacity of the current PCIe 2.0. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with an ACPI management function to the designed SSD, it provides your system memory... performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM ...
...ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Saving your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low. It is in x16 mode). The capacity of the current PCIe 2.0. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with an ACPI management function to the designed SSD, it provides your system memory... performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM ...
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... 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all -in no need to overclocking failure. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to use functions, with no time! Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one simple to supervise ... push of a button to avoid network congestion and long-waits on your screen. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all up and running in -one software offers diverse and ease...
... 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all -in no need to overclocking failure. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to use functions, with no time! Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one simple to supervise ... push of a button to avoid network congestion and long-waits on your screen. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all up and running in -one software offers diverse and ease...
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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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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.
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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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.
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...the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part.... The system maps the total size of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ...
...the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part.... The system maps the total size of the following: - Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ...
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...Brand NO. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * The memory modules in ... - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL...
...Brand NO. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * The memory modules in ... - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL...
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...inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. We suggest ... the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz...
...inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. We suggest ... the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Load the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz...
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... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After ...
... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After ...
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you ... 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.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK!...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you ... 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.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK!...
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... or change from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on self tests or POST. Turn on . While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor... on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... or change from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on self tests or POST. Turn on . While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor... on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 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 ...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 BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot ...
... select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 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 ...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 BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User ... Version ME Version South 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] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User ... Version ME Version South 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] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
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... 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 the 1-Core Ratio Limit. ... Ratio to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup mode supported by your memory module. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this option for optimizing the system performance. When the Turbo Ratio is...
... 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 the 1-Core Ratio Limit. ... Ratio to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup mode supported by your memory module. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this option for optimizing the system performance. When the Turbo Ratio is...
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...2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Use / to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Select [Auto...:100. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium...
...2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Use / to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Select [Auto...:100. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium...
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...] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size...Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows ...
...] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size...Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows ...
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... Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI... Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration...
... Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI... Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration...