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... DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into... any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may ...
... DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into... any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may ...
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... 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the...
... 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the...
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...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
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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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...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through the intuitive user interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest ... compatibility. Moreover, you can be pre-scheduled to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in line with ASUS vision of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for any user interaction. This also reduces fan noise ...
...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through the intuitive user interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest ... compatibility. Moreover, you can be pre-scheduled to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in line with ASUS vision of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for any user interaction. This also reduces fan noise ...
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...to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to use software package. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use . The built-in different scenarios. AI .... and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in 0.00625V steps 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 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you...
...to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to use software package. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use . The built-in different scenarios. AI .... and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in 0.00625V steps 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 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ... from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ... from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
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...are subject to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of your OS documentation for detailed information. ... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to maximize the features of the user manual. Click an icon...
...are subject to avail all motherboard features. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to open the folder of your OS documentation for detailed information. ... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to maximize the features of the user manual. Click an icon...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are...
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are...
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...are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu ...AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3
...are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu ...AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3
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...items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after ...Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ...
...items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after ...Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes made in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ...
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... overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. Even O.C. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration...
... overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. Even O.C. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration...
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...specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The iGPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value can... get more transient and better thermal performance. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce ...
...specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The iGPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. A higher value can... get more transient and better thermal performance. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce ...
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... select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-9 Chapter 4 Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of...
... select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-9 Chapter 4 Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of...
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...°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD... fan rotation. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
...°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD... fan rotation. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-11 Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs ... Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to ...the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts,...
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-11 Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs ... Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to ...the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts,...
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...USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to -date support of the connected device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. 2. The data transfer speed... varies with ease. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to ...
...USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to -date support of the connected device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. 2. The data transfer speed... varies with ease. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to ...
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4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-13 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager for all...
4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-13 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager for all...
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... necessary. CPU: 2. At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 Introduction to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Ensure to...
... necessary. CPU: 2. At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 Introduction to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Ensure to...
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...down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in a later time. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support b. Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to complete the installation. The Drivers ...; Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Chapter 4 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Maximized mode: WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to SSD and HDD at the same time. Select which HDD for...
...down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in a later time. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support b. Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to complete the installation. The Drivers ...; Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Chapter 4 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Maximized mode: WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to SSD and HDD at the same time. Select which HDD for...