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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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...
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... contact a qualified service technician or 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 a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Safety...
... contact a qualified service technician or 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 a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Safety...
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... provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the ...
... provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the ...
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... 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
... 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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... 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(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest ...hard drive capacity, operating up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel...
... 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(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest ...hard drive capacity, operating up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel...
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... bus standard with an ACPI management function to them. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. PCIe...will be installed on the HDD to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to the designed SSD, it to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The capacity of PCIe 2.0 (in seconds. ...
... bus standard with an ACPI management function to them. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. PCIe...will be installed on the HDD to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to the designed SSD, it to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The capacity of PCIe 2.0 (in seconds. ...
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...efficient heat-exchange. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by yourself. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an...technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. ...
...efficient heat-exchange. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by yourself. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an...technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. ...
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...motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS... vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great ...
...motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS... vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great ...
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... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 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...
... them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 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...
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB34 DIGI +VRM 3 21.9cm(8.6in) EATX12V K_USB34 SPDIFO ASM 1442 1 4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA LAN3_12 DRAM_LED GPU_LED 5 GPU Boost 6 MemOK! 7 8 2 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit,... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB34 DIGI +VRM 3 21.9cm(8.6in) EATX12V K_USB34 SPDIFO ASM 1442 1 4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA LAN3_12 DRAM_LED GPU_LED 5 GPU Boost 6 MemOK! 7 8 2 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit,... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2...
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...if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...
...if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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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... OS, when you install 4GB or 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. The system maps the total size of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for ...recommended to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 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. For optimum ...
... OS, when you install 4GB or 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. The system maps the total size of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for ...recommended to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 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. For optimum ...
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...9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5...6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 Voltage D I M M s o c k e t (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • support 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 ...
...9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5...6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 Voltage D I M M s o c k e t (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • support 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 ...
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...8226; 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) 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 of Dual-channel memory configuration....for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors ...
...8226; 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) 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 of Dual-channel memory configuration....for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors ...
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... or removing expansion cards. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 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 LX 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... or removing expansion cards. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 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 LX 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E (LAN) - - - - shared...
... graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E (LAN) - - - - shared...
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... 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! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK!... memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
... 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! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK!... memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ...not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information The green LED lights up to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LX Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information The green LED lights up to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LX Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved...