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... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for free by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...to infringe. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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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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...(O.C.) / 2133(O. Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - ix Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid ...
...(O.C.) / 2133(O. Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - ix Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid ...
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... featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - TurboV - ASUS My Logo 2 (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express...
... featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - TurboV - ASUS My Logo 2 (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express...
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... 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 ...RJ-45) port 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 -
... 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 ...RJ-45) port 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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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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Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 the above items is damaged or ...missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 the above items is damaged or ...missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ...
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...accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! Any Memory is in a specific time period to match digital power signal (SVID)... requests from the CPU, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Moreover,...
...accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! Any Memory is in a specific time period to match digital power signal (SVID)... requests from the CPU, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Moreover,...
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...audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin... Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set to [AC 97]. 3.
...audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin... Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set to [AC 97]. 3.
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...connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. The system may ...PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P8Z77-V LX EATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 ...
...connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. The system may ...PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P8Z77-V LX EATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 ...
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... button This button appears when entering a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . To change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on...
... button This button appears when entering a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item and press . To change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on...
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...to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. If this menu may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU ...keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows ...
...to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. If this menu may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU ...keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows ...
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... Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response...
... Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response...
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... the EIST item to [Enabled} and allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to your CPU model... systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-15
... the EIST item to [Enabled} and allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to your CPU model... systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-15
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... also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter... to enhance reliability and stability. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases...
... also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter... to enhance reliability and stability. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases...
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...., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z77-V LX conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional...
...., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z77-V LX conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional...