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... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE 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 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 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 slots...
... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE 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 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 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 slots...
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...DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU ...3.0 speed is x2 mode. resolution up to Memory QVL for details. Go to the BIOS setup to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket ...
...DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * H yper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU ...3.0 speed is x2 mode. resolution up to Memory QVL for details. Go to the BIOS setup to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket ...
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... Protection - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLLvoltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Exclusive Features -
... Protection - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLLvoltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Exclusive Features -
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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 Serial... S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii P8Z77-V LE 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 Serial... S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii P8Z77-V LE 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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... Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater... frequently accessed data. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics output with ...
... Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater... frequently accessed data. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics output with ...
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.../O. The capacity of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. Saving your system memory to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the ...the cloud, leading to 6Gb/s data transfer. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to them. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. The ...
.../O. The capacity of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. Saving your system memory to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the ...the cloud, leading to 6Gb/s data transfer. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to them. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. The ...
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... when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , all your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to...
... when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , all your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to...
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... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset...
... that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. 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 2-5 P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. 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.
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... in Channel A and Channel B. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. For more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of Intel® ...2200 (and above)/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. •...
... in Channel A and Channel B. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. For more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of Intel® ...2200 (and above)/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. •...
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... • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * T he 2200MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 ...5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz ...
... • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • • • * T he 2200MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 ...5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz ...
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... slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 Dual-channel...8226; • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot 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 Dual-channel...8226; • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
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...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the ...to its default settings. • 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 after using the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ...
...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the ...to its default settings. • 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 after using the MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ...
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...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-43 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system ... soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call...
...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-43 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system ... soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call...
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... the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE BIOS Version : 0227 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900...
... the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE BIOS Version : 0227 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900...
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... or User Password items on password and must be entered to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview...Stepping 0227 x64 12/19/2011 XUECA-011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:...
... or User Password items on password and must be entered to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview...Stepping 0227 x64 12/19/2011 XUECA-011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:...
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... : 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ration mode Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ASUS P8Z77-V LE Version 2.10.1208. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
... : 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ration mode Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ASUS P8Z77-V LE Version 2.10.1208. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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...] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set...
...] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. ...] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. ...] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold.