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... another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
... another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd / 2nd generation Intel® Core... Speed with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. It is in sleep mode. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard ... to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed is reserved for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3
... hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd / 2nd generation Intel® Core... Speed with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. It is in sleep mode. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard ... to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed is reserved for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3
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... . USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. beginners can regularly check for extreme graphics performance. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB ...into the motherboard. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with Auto Tuning! Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting...
... . USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. beginners can regularly check for extreme graphics performance. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB ...into the motherboard. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with Auto Tuning! Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting...
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...saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible.... Quick and easy information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-...
...saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible.... Quick and easy information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-25 2-27 2-21 2-18 2-17 2-21 2-4 2-5 2-20 2-16 2-26 2-27 2-22 2-23 2-20 2-21 2-15 2-28 2-19 2-24 2-26 2-24 2-25 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 9. button 11. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 4. MemOK! System...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-25 2-27 2-21 2-18 2-17 2-21 2-4 2-5 2-20 2-16 2-26 2-27 2-22 2-23 2-20 2-21 2-15 2-28 2-19 2-24 2-26 2-24 2-25 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 2. DDR3 DIMM sockets 9. button 11. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 4. MemOK! System...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. 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 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. 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.
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...; • • 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. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support...- - 1.65V • • DS - - 9 1.65V • • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7
...; • • 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. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support...- - 1.65V • • DS - - 9 1.65V • • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7
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PCI slot 2 7. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x8 mode) 6. Chapter 2 1 P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single ...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you phys1ical injury and damage motherboard components.
PCI slot 2 7. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x8 mode) 6. Chapter 2 1 P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single ...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you phys1ical injury and damage motherboard components.
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ... jumper allows you to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ... jumper allows you to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to...
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... TPU switch at the same time. TPU Boost P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS TPU Boost switch • To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is turned to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. 2. Refer to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-17
... TPU switch at the same time. TPU Boost P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS TPU Boost switch • To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is turned to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. 2. Refer to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-17
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..., this is automatically flashed using standby power. The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the root directory. 2. P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS_FLBK P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch 1. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. Just plug in back I/O. 3. Hassle-free updating for help. com... the light signal goes out. BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19
..., this is automatically flashed using standby power. The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the root directory. 2. P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS_FLBK P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch 1. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. Just plug in back I/O. 3. Hassle-free updating for help. com... the light signal goes out. BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19
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3. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS FLBK_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback LED 4. EPU_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS EPU Boost LED 5. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. TPU_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS TPU Boost LED ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-21
3. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS FLBK_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback LED 4. EPU_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS EPU Boost LED 5. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. TPU_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS TPU Boost LED ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-21
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...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... 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 connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are...
...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... 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 connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are...
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... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-25 The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Connect ...the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LE PLUS Digital audio connector...
... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-25 The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Connect ...the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LE PLUS Digital audio connector...
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...navy blue]) This connector connects to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • This connector...P8Z77-V LE PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
...navy blue]) This connector connects to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • This connector...P8Z77-V LE PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-29
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-29
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-33
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-33
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-35 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-35 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS AAFP 2-39
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS AAFP 2-39