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.......... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ solution 5-4 5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix® Virtu MVP 5-4 5.2.2 Setting up...
.......... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ solution 5-4 5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix® Virtu MVP 5-4 5.2.2 Setting up...
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... and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This ...
... and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This ...
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... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 / ... 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 - Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Supports HDMI 1.4a with PCIe x1 and x4 devies)...
... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 / ... 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 - Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Supports HDMI 1.4a with PCIe x1 and x4 devies)...
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... Windows® 8. MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal 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...; processor family with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Optical S/PDIF out ports at...
... Windows® 8. MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Low EMI Solution - 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal 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...; processor family with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Optical S/PDIF out ports at...
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...and an important part of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never ... SSD Speed with hard drive capacity, operating up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core...
...and an important part of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never ... SSD Speed with hard drive capacity, operating up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core...
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...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have feature for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ErP ready The motherboard is supported ... to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 It is in x16 mode). Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with fresh...
...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have feature for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ErP ready The motherboard is supported ... to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 It is in x16 mode). Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with fresh...
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...from the CPU, with accurate input through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Network iControl Real-... boot compatibility. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for any user interaction. Any Memory is significantly increased up...
...from the CPU, with accurate input through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Network iControl Real-... boot compatibility. MemOK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for any user interaction. Any Memory is significantly increased up...
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...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. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve the most precise setting for extreme graphics performance. The userfriendly interface facilitates...Boost Go the Limit with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a quiet and ...
...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. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve the most precise setting for extreme graphics performance. The userfriendly interface facilitates...Boost Go the Limit with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve a quiet and ...
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... may bend 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 selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes ...® Virtu MVP™ featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for complete insight. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting ...
... may bend 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 selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes ...® Virtu MVP™ featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for complete insight. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting ...
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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 the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP... of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video...
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 the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP... of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video...
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... 2: Hardware information PCI Slot2 - - - - - shared - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16... graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect ...
... 2: Hardware information PCI Slot2 - - - - - shared - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16... graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect ...
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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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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. You can only be converted to output RGB signal to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I /O ports** 5. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. You can only be converted to output RGB signal to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I /O ports** 5. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port...
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... the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Probe] - Select to Manual Mode. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Select to Extreme...
... the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Probe] - Select to Manual Mode. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Select to Extreme...
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..., Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Advanced Mode Main 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 create a RAID...
..., Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Advanced Mode Main 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 create a RAID...
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... will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows... connected. PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. AUTO option disables...
... will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows... connected. PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. AUTO option disables...
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...frequency range simultaneously to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed... Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance. iGPU Load-line Calibration...
...frequency range simultaneously to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed... Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance. iGPU Load-line Calibration...
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... for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to install multi...www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 5-1 Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard ...
... for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to install multi...www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 5-1 Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard ...
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...Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure ... of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same....
...Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Ensure ... of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same....
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...® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 5-3 In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display 1 GPU. 3. Ensure that...
...® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 5-3 In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display 1 GPU. 3. Ensure that...