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You may not be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of the LGPL Software (with you. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,...THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copies of the product for identification or explanation and to this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
You may not be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of the LGPL Software (with you. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,...THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copies of the product for identification or explanation and to this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
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... 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV...
... 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV...
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... 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® 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™...
... 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® 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™...
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...These 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. vii It includes description of the support DVD that may have to the following parts: • ... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS ...
...These 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. vii It includes description of the support DVD that may have to the following parts: • ... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS ...
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... slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
... slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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... instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - TurboV - 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... - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. AI Charger+ - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports...
... instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - TurboV - 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... - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. AI Charger+ - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports...
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... 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 vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision...
... 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 vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision...
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... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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... and energy efficient CPUs in total. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. This technology combines SSD performance with dedicated chipsets... This provides great graphics performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe...
... and energy efficient CPUs in total. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. This technology combines SSD performance with dedicated chipsets... This provides great graphics performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the world. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe...
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... high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and... them. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to the designed SSD, it to update and sync...
... high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and... them. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to the designed SSD, it to update and sync...
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...Any Memory is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your favorite ... in no time. Moreover, you can prioritize your system boot success. 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 ease. Chapter 1 consumptions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring ...
...Any Memory is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your favorite ... in no time. Moreover, you can prioritize your system boot success. 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 ease. Chapter 1 consumptions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring ...
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... information and troubleshooting - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New upgrade! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. Quick and easy information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with newly designed Virtual Sync, users...
... information and troubleshooting - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New upgrade! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. Quick and easy information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with newly designed Virtual Sync, users...
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...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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable...Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family HDMI 1.4a Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 ...
...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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable...Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family HDMI 1.4a Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 ...
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... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default....
... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default....
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... 9-9-9-28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 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.... - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS -
... 9-9-9-28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 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.... - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS -
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...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB BL25664BN13 6 G 37.16FF (XMP) (3 x 2GB) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS DS B DS SS...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB BL25664BN13 6 G 37.16FF (XMP) (3 x 2GB) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS DS B DS SS...
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...-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors...
...-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors...
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...item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA...Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
...item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA...Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
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...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. if you want to connect... Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to [AC 97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 4. By ...
...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. if you want to connect... Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to [AC 97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 4. By ...
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...not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...fan connectors! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port....
...not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...fan connectors! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port....