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... is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. 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. Copies of the product, either (1) for ...entitles you to the source code of the product for backup purposes, without intent to the extent permitted by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. 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. Copies of the product, either (1) for ...entitles you to the source code of the product for backup purposes, without intent to the extent permitted by the applicable law. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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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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... technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi...
... technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi...
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... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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...that you complete a task. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you MUST follow to complete...
... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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...that you complete a task. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you MUST follow to complete...
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...174; 3-Way CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for details. Maximum shared memory of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with dual graphics cards. ** ... * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with 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...
...174; 3-Way CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for details. Maximum shared memory of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with dual graphics cards. ** ... * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with 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...
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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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.... Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
.... Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+ The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - SMART DIG+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific ...to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. Up to the future of innovation. The TPU chip...
...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+ The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - SMART DIG+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific ...to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. Up to the future of innovation. The TPU chip...
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... is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP... - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that ...you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on ...
... is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP... - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that ...you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on ...
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...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the .... • 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. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear...
...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the .... • 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. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear...
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...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 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 ...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 BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section...
...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 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 ...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 BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section...
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...SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s ...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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.
...SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s ...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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.
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...You can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS....item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
...You can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS....item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
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... a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you to set to [Auto]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Select this option for...
... a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you to set to [Auto]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Select this option for...
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... speed ratio is set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to [Auto]. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set to 3000MHz with the BCLK/...frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. 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 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must...
... speed ratio is set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to [Auto]. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set to 3000MHz with the BCLK/...frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. 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 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Ratio Limit must...
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... disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
... disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
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...on the CPU's demands. 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 ...specification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-11 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
...on the CPU's demands. 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 ...specification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-11 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
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...[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 set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the and keys to ...the CPU. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power...
...[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 set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the and keys to ...the CPU. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power...
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... a 0.005V interval. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-13 CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set...] and allows you to set the full phase mode. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme...
... a 0.005V interval. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-13 CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set...] and allows you to set the full phase mode. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme...
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... DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Black Yellow Pink Red CPU Manual Voltage 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... set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V 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 of...
... DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Black Yellow Pink Red CPU Manual Voltage 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... set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V 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 of...