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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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... Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O. Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu® Universal ...x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to the physical characteristics 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 ...
... Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O. Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Maximum shared memory of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu® Universal ...x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to the physical characteristics 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 ...
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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 support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ... jumper 64 Mb 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 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x ...
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 support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ... jumper 64 Mb 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 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x ...
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...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 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...174; Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 ...
...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 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...174; Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 ...
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... polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Saving your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Total bandwidth for a x16 link... on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to a more confusion of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. It is...
... polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 Saving your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Total bandwidth for a x16 link... on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your system memory to a more confusion of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. It is...
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... This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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 the...
... This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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 the...
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... Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by yourself. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original...
... Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by yourself. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond its original...
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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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...
Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC...
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... either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module 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.... settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. We...
... either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module 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.... settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. We...
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...turn ON the computer. 4. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
...turn ON the computer. 4. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ...hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. This is ideal for ...tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS ...
... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. This is ideal for ...tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS ...
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... power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Monitor b. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the BIOS setting... the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Monitor b. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the BIOS setting... the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 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 enter the BIOS setup...when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 +...
... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 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 enter the BIOS setup...when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 +...
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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...language Security The Security menu items allow you set , then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ...
...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...language Security The Security menu items allow you set , then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ...
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... +/-: Change Opt. 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. The ...> 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. Copyright (C) 2011...
... +/-: Change Opt. 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. The ...> 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. Copyright (C) 2011...
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...[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 the default setting. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Allows you set overclocking parameters. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows... Frequency [xxx] Allows you to set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core]. Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core...
...[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 the default setting. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Allows you set overclocking parameters. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows... Frequency [xxx] Allows you to set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core]. Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core...
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...Configuration > Monitor SATA Configuration SATA Mode AHCI S.M.A.R.T. When the item is enough at S3 entry. 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 support the Intel(R) ...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on...
...Configuration > Monitor SATA Configuration SATA Mode AHCI S.M.A.R.T. When the item is enough at S3 entry. 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 support the Intel(R) ...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on...
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... 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 configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you want to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only...
... 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 configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you want to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only...
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... options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu...Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select ...
... options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu...Enabled] Initiate iGPU [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select ...