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...LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. The GPL and LGPL licensed code ... is eager to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). No part of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
...LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. The GPL and LGPL licensed code ... is eager to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). No part of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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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...
... 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...
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... cord. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables are connected.
... cord. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables are connected.
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Example: + + viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
Example: + + viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
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... (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 connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... 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 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD...
... (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 connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... 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 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD...
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... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different...
... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different...
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... capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on... to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-...
... capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on... to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-...
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... also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory... QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues ...
... also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory... QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues ...
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...if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. 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® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
...if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. 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® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
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... GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front ...panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to .section 4.5 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must ...
... GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front ...panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to .section 4.5 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must ...
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... error message appears on your motherboard if you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter the Setup utility. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the same smoothness as storage ...
... error message appears on your motherboard if you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter the Setup utility. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the same smoothness as storage ...
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...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. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking... range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings...
...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. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking... range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by CPU) to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings...
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... to your CPU model. Use the and keys to the default settings. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the...this happens, revert to adjust the value. If this function. Changing the values in this menu may result in this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Use and keys to become unstable! EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...
... to your CPU model. Use the and keys to the default settings. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the...this happens, revert to adjust the value. If this function. Changing the values in this menu may result in this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 Use and keys to become unstable! EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...
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..., but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Select to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. ...Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to Manual Mode. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25...
..., but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Select to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. ...Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to Manual Mode. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25...
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... and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.800V to set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to the CPU documentation before setting...may make the system unstable. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ...
... and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.800V to set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to the CPU documentation before setting...may make the system unstable. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ...
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...] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
...] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
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... Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The ...
... Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The ...
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... the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan ... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min.
... the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan ... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min.
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... file for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Quit all Windows® applications ...
... file for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Quit all Windows® applications ...
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... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by...
... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by...