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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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... to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support list. ix Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... 32nm and 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz -
... to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support list. ix Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... 32nm and 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz -
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... network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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...
... network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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...
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... Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3... AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR ...
... Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3... AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR ...
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xii P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... on it another standout in 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! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package...
... on it another standout in 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! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package...
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...Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for frequently accessed data. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel...system memory to boost system performance. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Experience the latest...
...Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for frequently accessed data. Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel...system memory to boost system performance. * Due to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Experience the latest...
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... the 16GB/s of current PCIe 2.0. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 This means less time waiting for caching function. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management...
... the 16GB/s of current PCIe 2.0. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 This means less time waiting for caching function. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management...
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... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to switch back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate...005V steps and DRAM voltage in -one simple to their default settings. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. C.P.R. Precision Tweaker...
... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to switch back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate...005V steps and DRAM voltage in -one simple to their default settings. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. C.P.R. Precision Tweaker...
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... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. 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. Chapter 1 searching for full HD 1080p visuals through...
... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. 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. Chapter 1 searching for full HD 1080p visuals through...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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...) 10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Intel® CPU socket 4. button 8. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. GPU Boost LED...
...) 10. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Intel® CPU socket 4. button 8. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. GPU Boost LED...
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...the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. •...misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all ...
...the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. •...misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all ...
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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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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...(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO...65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
...(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO...65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Voltage 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
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... 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 Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot_1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode...
... 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 Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot_1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode...
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...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins... 1-2. 3. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap...
...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins... 1-2. 3. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap...
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...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to its ...tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off...
...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to its ...tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off...