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... GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Copies of this product. If however you . All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY...
... GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Copies of this product. If however you . All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY...
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... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-23 4.5 RAID configurations 4-26 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-27 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-31 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-23 4.5 RAID configurations 4-26 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-27 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-31 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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...® Smart Connect Technology* *Support for Intel® Core® processor family with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at the back panel) - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with Windows 7 operating...
...® Smart Connect Technology* *Support for Intel® Core® processor family with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at the back panel) - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with Windows 7 operating...
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... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features...
... voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features...
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... LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to...
... LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to...
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... in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Chapter 1 * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. PCIe 3.0 speed is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems...
... in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Chapter 1 * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. PCIe 3.0 speed is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems...
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... to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to patch memory issues. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your favorite software easily by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with...
... to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to patch memory issues. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your favorite software easily by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with...
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... detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original performance. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for most accessed information - Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk...
... detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original performance. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for most accessed information - Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk...
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... Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as easy to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for...
... Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as easy to run this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for...
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...-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to the default setting. Frequency [xxx] Allows you set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval...
...-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to the default setting. Frequency [xxx] Allows you set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval...
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... > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. Scroll down to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support...
... > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of commands. Scroll down to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support...
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... graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB devices are connected. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options...
... graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB devices are connected. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options...
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Hour / - Minute / - Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. - Second...
Hour / - Minute / - Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. - Second...
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... in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using this utility. If there is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using this utility. If there is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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... recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-35 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices...
... recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-35 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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... updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting...
... updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting...
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... corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1
... corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1
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... Setup. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
... Setup. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
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... the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-31 To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Boot your computer. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then...
... the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-31 To work around this OS limitation, refer to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. Boot your computer. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then...
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... the RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third- During the OS installation, the system prompts you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to...
... the RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third- During the OS installation, the system prompts you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 4 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to...