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... 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 drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...
... 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 drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...
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...support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
...support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring ...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
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...® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
...® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - 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 MyLogo 2 - vCPU_PLL...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - 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 MyLogo 2 - vCPU_PLL...
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... also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - ...graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
... also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - ...graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
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... ports with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in seconds. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Intel® Rapid Start Technology ... uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache for applications to update and sync with an ACPI management function to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed...
... ports with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in seconds. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Intel® Rapid Start Technology ... uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache for applications to update and sync with an ACPI management function to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed...
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... just a few clicks away. With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with iGPU Level Up! Hassle-free updating for extreme graphics performance. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability ... saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Even O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. and its new complementary Windows® application, users can...
... just a few clicks away. With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with iGPU Level Up! Hassle-free updating for extreme graphics performance. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability ... saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Even O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. and its new complementary Windows® application, users can...
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...designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for enhanced system control - New upgrade! Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ...an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes and native support for most accessed ...
...designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for enhanced system control - New upgrade! Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ...an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes and native support for most accessed ...
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... standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system....graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. This allows users to energy consumptions. Also, it puts the power use down to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through a single cable. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with ASUS...
... standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system....graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. This allows users to energy consumptions. Also, it puts the power use down to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through a single cable. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with ASUS...
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... shared - - - - shared - - F G H - XHCI Controller shared - - - - See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI... Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E Audio Controller - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - shared ...
... shared - - - - shared - - F G H - XHCI Controller shared - - - - See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI... Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E Audio Controller - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - shared ...
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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 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.
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... that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. External SATA 6.0Gb/s ports 5. HDMI port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. DVI-D port 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 9. Audio I/O ports** 12. DisplayPort 6. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
... that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. External SATA 6.0Gb/s ports 5. HDMI port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. DVI-D port 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 9. Audio I/O ports** 12. DisplayPort 6. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
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... [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Changing the values in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to...
... [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Changing the values in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to...
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...enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIE x16_2 [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function.
...enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIE x16_2 [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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... applying Applies all changes Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-5 Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click Yes to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. GPU Boost Target values...
... applying Applies all changes Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-5 Using Advanced Mode Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click Yes to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. GPU Boost Target values...
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... thermal conditions. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically set the default to integrated graphics loading. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance.
... thermal conditions. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. * The system automatically set the default to integrated graphics loading. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance.
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...Remove. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports .... • We recommend that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows 7, ...
...Remove. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports .... • We recommend that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows 7, ...
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..., refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. The...
..., refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. The...
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... Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-3 Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control ...latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows ...
... Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-3 Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control ...latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows ...
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... • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that allows you should ...SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you ...
... • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that allows you should ...SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you ...