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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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... - Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the memory QVL for details. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI 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... / 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
... - Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the memory QVL for details. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI 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... / 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
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...! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vDRAM Bus: 187-step Memory...
...! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vDRAM Bus: 187-step Memory...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product... highlights LGA1155 socket for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS...
... 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The P8Z77-V LE PLUS affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product... highlights LGA1155 socket for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS...
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... Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI... to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in x16 mode). The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to provide efficient power management for a x16 link reaches a maximum...
... Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI... to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in x16 mode). The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer to provide efficient power management for a x16 link reaches a maximum...
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.... Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup. MemOK! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ...easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for All Smart ...
.... Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup. MemOK! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ...easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Any Memory is powered off button, the application currently in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for All Smart ...
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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. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5
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. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5
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... at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 recommended to the Microsoft® support site... mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are...
... at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 recommended to the Microsoft® support site... mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are...
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...2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. ... • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS...
...2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. ... • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS...
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...• • • • • 7 - • • • - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as... into both the blue and black slots 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...
...• • • • • 7 - • • • - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as... into both the blue and black slots 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...
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... information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove ...Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut...
... information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove ...Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut...
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ..., press the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. •...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ..., press the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. •...
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...messages appear on test. System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. After applying power, the ... up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous...
...messages appear on test. System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. After applying power, the ... up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous...
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... resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - 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 basic system information, and allows you enter the...
... resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - 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 basic system information, and allows you enter the...
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... show the default Not Installed. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC 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...
... show the default Not Installed. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC 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...
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... XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. Sets the Turbo Ratio for the system. If you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] ... than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you...
... XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. Sets the Turbo Ratio for the system. If you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] ... than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you...
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... range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to...DDR3-2133MHz] [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. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to ...
... range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-9 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to...DDR3-2133MHz] [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. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to ...
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... support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 When the item is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] ...you to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support.
... support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 When the item is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] ...you to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support.
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...] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai...
...] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai...