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...USB 3.0 Boost 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 Intoduction to Intel 2012® Desktop responsiveness technologies..... 4-14 4.4.1 System Requirements 4-14 4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology 4-16 4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 4-17 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-23 4.5 RAID configurations 4-26 4.5.1... RAID definitions 4-26 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-27 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver ...
...USB 3.0 Boost 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 Intoduction to Intel 2012® Desktop responsiveness technologies..... 4-14 4.4.1 System Requirements 4-14 4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology 4-16 4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 4-17 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-23 4.5 RAID configurations 4-26 4.5.1... RAID definitions 4-26 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-27 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver ...
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... at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max. 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 / Core™ i3 / Pentium...® / Celeron® processors Supports 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 - C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz...
... at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max. 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 / Core™ i3 / Pentium...® / Celeron® processors Supports 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 - C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz...
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... S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink 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 (blue...
... S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink 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 (blue...
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...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / ... This allows you to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 4X ...
...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / ... This allows you to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 4X ...
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... This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience..., as well as have the latest technology available to them. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. Chapter 1 * Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that automatically detects and identifies what ...
... This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience..., as well as have the latest technology available to them. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. Chapter 1 * Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that automatically detects and identifies what ...
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...enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Quick and easy information for complete insight. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating... the tubing and affect the heat heat dissipation performance. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D ...
...enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Quick and easy information for complete insight. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating... the tubing and affect the heat heat dissipation performance. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D ...
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...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 digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital... quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick 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 ...
...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 digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital... quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick 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 ...
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..., 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 SATA3G_1 USB910 USB78...
..., 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 SATA3G_1 USB910 USB78...
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... PANEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 10. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Intel® CPU socket 4. GPU Boost LED 6. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13...
... PANEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 10. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Intel® CPU socket 4. GPU Boost LED 6. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13...
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only ... on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The ...
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only ... on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The ...
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.... For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is... Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may...
.... For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is... Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may...
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...6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 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...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z77 Serial...
...6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 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...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z77 Serial...
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...RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 ...RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID...
...RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 ...RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... as data storage only. • We strong recommend that features desktop extension on two monitors. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI port 8. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. HDMI port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 * and...
... as data storage only. • We strong recommend that features desktop extension on two monitors. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI port 8. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. HDMI port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 * and...
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EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.... the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance...
EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.... the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance...
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...appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • ... Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System...
...appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • ... Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System...
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... to adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. Use / to adjust the value. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. If this...
... to adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. Use / to adjust the value. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. If this...
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...result in this menu allow you to select the EPU power saving mode. Use and keys to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto...voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Turbo...
...result in this menu allow you to select the EPU power saving mode. Use and keys to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto...voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Turbo...
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DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. DO NOT remove the thermal ...
DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. DO NOT remove the thermal ...