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... Safety information...vi About this 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...
... Safety information...vi About this 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...
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... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension...
... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension...
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...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...contents of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...
...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...contents of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...
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... contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
... contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
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...& play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with dedicated...higher bandwidth requirements of unnecessary hard drive spin. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation...
...& play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with dedicated...higher bandwidth requirements of unnecessary hard drive spin. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation...
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... bandwidth of the SSD is in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Saving your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6Gb/s data transfer.
... bandwidth of the SSD is in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Saving your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6Gb/s data transfer.
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...which reduces CPU power consumption to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for the next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to 85% CPU O.C. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage levels, ...reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to a specific indicated ...
...which reduces CPU power consumption to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for the next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to 85% CPU O.C. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage levels, ...reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to a specific indicated ...
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...period to update the BIOS! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Even O.C. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free ...can regularly check for 3 seconds with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for the ultimate convenience! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . GPU Boost Go to an already ...
...period to update the BIOS! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Even O.C. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free ...can regularly check for 3 seconds with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for the ultimate convenience! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . GPU Boost Go to an already ...
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..., providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for most accessed information - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the...an OS-based flash utility. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply launch this tool and...
..., providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for most accessed information - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the...an OS-based flash utility. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply launch this tool and...
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... a digital display interface standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Blu-ray discs. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your discrete graphics card up to...
... a digital display interface standard that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Blu-ray discs. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your discrete graphics card up to...
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... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 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 the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 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 the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V 34 1 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) EPU_LED EPU CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +EPU DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) ESATA6G USB3_34 LAN_USB3_12 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 2 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8Z77-V LE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 TPU USB3_56 Intel® Z77 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s Controller Super I/O ALC 892 AAFP PCIEX16_2 TB_Header PCI2 ASM 1314 ASM 1083...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V 34 1 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) EPU_LED EPU CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +EPU DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) ESATA6G USB3_34 LAN_USB3_12 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 2 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8Z77-V LE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 TPU USB3_56 Intel® Z77 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s Controller Super I/O ALC 892 AAFP PCIEX16_2 TB_Header PCI2 ASM 1314 ASM 1083...
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...not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE CPU socket LGA1155... Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
...not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE CPU socket LGA1155... Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. 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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... use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter ...
... use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above )/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter ...
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...- - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) ... processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...
...- - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) ... processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability Vendors Paart No. CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.... - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL ...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability Vendors Paart No. CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.... - CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL ...
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...or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules 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 ...into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS -
...or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules 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 ...into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS -
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... module) Chapter 2 LGA1155 P8Z77-V LE TPU Slot No. PCI slot 3 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) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7.
... module) Chapter 2 LGA1155 P8Z77-V LE TPU Slot No. PCI slot 3 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) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCI slot 2 7.