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... 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 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-13...
... 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 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-13...
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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 / Core™ i3 / Pentium®... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Hyper DIMM support is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - ix Supports DVI with max.resolution up ...
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 / Core™ i3 / Pentium®... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Hyper DIMM support is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - ix Supports DVI with max.resolution up ...
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... 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 x Serial ATA ...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 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 -
... 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 x Serial ATA ...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 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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... Internet applications. Dual-Channel 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(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4X faster than USB... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This technology combines SSD performance with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point links...
... Internet applications. Dual-Channel 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(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4X faster than USB... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This technology combines SSD performance with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point links...
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...with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to the designed SSD, it to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with...in regards to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on the HDD to provide...
...with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to the designed SSD, it to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with...in regards to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on the HDD to provide...
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... Introduction Chapter 1 consumptions. This proprietary design increases overlocking headroom to push performance to patch memory issues. MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Auto PPPoE network gives a one -click on downloads. Accurate delivery reduces waste...
... Introduction Chapter 1 consumptions. This proprietary design increases overlocking headroom to push performance to patch memory issues. MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Auto PPPoE network gives a one -click on downloads. Accurate delivery reduces waste...
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...only controls. Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with.... For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for accessing...
...only controls. Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with.... For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for accessing...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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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...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory...support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more...1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. •...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, ...2 Memory configurations ...behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft...
...memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory...support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more...1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. •...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, ...2 Memory configurations ...behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft...
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... the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as 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. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - Load the X.M.P. P8Z77...
... the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as 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. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - Load the X.M.P. P8Z77...
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... 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear...
... 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear...
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... you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with... fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows®...
... you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with... fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows®...
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... call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 If your retailer for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. While the...
... call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 If your retailer for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off . 3. While the...
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...the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. 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 +113.0... The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 installed to the system. ...
...the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. 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 +113.0... The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 installed to the system. ...
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...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 Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:...date, time, language, and security settings. After you to set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you set ...
...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 Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:...date, time, language, and security settings. After you to set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you set ...
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...Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto FreqRef Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency ...> DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General...
...Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto FreqRef Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency ...> DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General...
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...item appears only when you to set to the default setting. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core] and Ratio Mode item to set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-8 ...[DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to set by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE...
...item appears only when you to set to the default setting. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core] and Ratio Mode item to set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-8 ...[DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to set by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at ... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 Intel® Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at ... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 Intel® Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
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... Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to ...when you to display the following items: Hot Plug Disabled Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you want to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 3-...
... Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to ...when you to display the following items: Hot Plug Disabled Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you want to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 3-...
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... options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back ...EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. The USB Devices item shows...
... options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back ...EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. The USB Devices item shows...