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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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resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - 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 - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support...
resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - 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 - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support...
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... Technology* *Support for top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - MemOK! - 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...
... Technology* *Support for top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - MemOK! - 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...
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... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI 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 by PME, PXE 2 ...iGPU voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 -
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI 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 by PME, PXE 2 ...iGPU voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 -
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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. xii
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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Before you 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Before you 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation ... The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's...at speeds 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 Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower ...
The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation ... The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's...at speeds 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 Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower ...
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... external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity 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. S/PDIF out connector at the back...
... external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity 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. S/PDIF out connector at the back...
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...cool environment. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to...ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you 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. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. The built-in 0.00625V steps to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
...cool environment. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one simple to...ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you 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. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. The built-in 0.00625V steps to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
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This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows... 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.
This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows... 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.
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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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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... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. GPU Boost Switch 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. GPU Boost LED 6. DRAM LED 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. GPU Boost Switch 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. GPU Boost LED 6. DRAM LED 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
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... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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 the CPU. •.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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 the CPU. •.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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. 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.
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. 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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... SS - 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 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p Chip Timing Voltage DS Brand NO. GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX... DS DS DS DS - - - - 9 - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7
... SS - 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 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p Chip Timing Voltage DS Brand NO. GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX... DS DS DS DS - - - - 9 - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7
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...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) 6. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord ...
...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) 6. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ... battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ... battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
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P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ...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! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due...
P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED...location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for ...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! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due...