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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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...all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an ...correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
...all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an ...correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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. Refer to...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. vii Optional documentation Your product package...
.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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. Refer to...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. vii Optional documentation Your product package...
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... line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 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! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before...
... line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 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! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before...
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...ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard...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...
...ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard...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...
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...identifies what types of the SSD is reserved for users who wish to them. ErP ready The motherboard is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the cloud, leading to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe...32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for selected applications, even when the system is supported by complete backward compatibility with the ...
...identifies what types of the SSD is reserved for users who wish to them. ErP ready The motherboard is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the cloud, leading to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe...32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for selected applications, even when the system is supported by complete backward compatibility with the ...
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...30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by yourself. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance ...New F3 Shortcut for complete insight. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology ...
...30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by yourself. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance ...New F3 Shortcut for complete insight. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 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. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy...
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 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. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy...
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... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 touching any component... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 touching any component... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on 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_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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... 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap...
... 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. 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.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. 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.
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... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency... not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than ...
... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency... not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than ...
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...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 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V - 9-10-9-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-27 1.50V - 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...
...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 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V - 9-10-9-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-27 1.50V - 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...
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...D.O.C.P. G7C • • • 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 either the blue slots or the black slots as one... 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. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial...
...D.O.C.P. G7C • • • 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 either the blue slots or the black slots as one... 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. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial...
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.../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 PCI slot_2 7. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.
.../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 PCI slot_2 7. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.
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... 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Onchip USB1 Onchip USB2 Onchip Azalia - - Chapter 2 2-14...
... 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Onchip USB1 Onchip USB2 Onchip Azalia - - Chapter 2 2-14...
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... 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! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, ... is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers...
... 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! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, ... is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers...
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... soft‑off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. DRAM LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX DRAM LED 3. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LX Onboard LED 2. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut...cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. GPU_LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost LED 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This ...
... soft‑off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. DRAM LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX DRAM LED 3. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LX Onboard LED 2. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut...cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. GPU_LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost LED 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This ...