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... drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device...
... drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device...
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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 DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF ... 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback...
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 DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF ... 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback...
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...• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only support Windows® 7 operating system. • USB 3.0 devices ...connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. HDMI port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I/O ports** 12. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
...• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only support Windows® 7 operating system. • USB 3.0 devices ...connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. HDMI port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I/O ports** 12. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
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... your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to report warning messages during the POST. 3.5.3 SATA...
... your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to report warning messages during the POST. 3.5.3 SATA...
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... contains items to install. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP�/��7 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. Click... DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Specials tab contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Refer...
... contains items to install. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP�/��7 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. Click... DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Specials tab contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Refer...
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Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the icon to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with ... menu vary with models. • Refer to customize the settings of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the...
Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the icon to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with ... menu vary with models. • Refer to customize the settings of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the...
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... program. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is set the highest bandwidth priority for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To use EZ Start: 1. 4.3....11 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Profile functions, makes it easier...
... program. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is set the highest bandwidth priority for your desktop's taskbar. 3. To use EZ Start: 1. 4.3....11 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Profile functions, makes it easier...
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... Software support Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.... Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Set default device buttons Connector settings Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver...
... Software support Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.... Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Set default device buttons Connector settings Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver...
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...applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to complete the installation. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. c. Select which HDD for SSD caching. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB ...also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. Refer to accelerate your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. b. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-31 Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Select the SSD you want to use to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for ...
...applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to complete the installation. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. c. Select which HDD for SSD caching. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB ...also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. Refer to accelerate your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. b. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-31 Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Select the SSD you want to use to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for ...
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...RAID driver disk for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a boot disk. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to be calculated and written. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-...double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and ...
...RAID driver disk for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a boot disk. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to be calculated and written. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-...double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and ...
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...the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 4-46 Chapter ...the USB floppy disk drive due to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation....
...the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 4-46 Chapter ...the USB floppy disk drive due to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation....
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... drive, you to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-47 party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS...
... drive, you to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-47 party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install third- 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS...
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Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support To solve this ...on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize ...
Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support To solve this ...on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize ...
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...website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans ... or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1
...website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans ... or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1
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... continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when ... select the graphics card to act as the display 1 GPU. 3. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control ...
... continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when ... select the graphics card to act as the display 1 GPU. 3. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control ...
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... application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on the slots. 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website.... See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology.
... application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on the slots. 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website.... See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology.
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... (See Step B5). A. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-5 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to install the device drivers. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to the graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to ...on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6....
... (See Step B5). A. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-5 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to install the device drivers. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to the graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to ...on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6....
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The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer's VGA output and discrete graphic cards to use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID mode. 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP To ... files smoother within a low power environment. Insert the support DVD in BIOS and install both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver before installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD. After you a smoother gaming experience. • LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video...
The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer's VGA output and discrete graphic cards to use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID mode. 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP To ... files smoother within a low power environment. Insert the support DVD in BIOS and install both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver before installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD. After you a smoother gaming experience. • LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video...