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vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN...
vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN...
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...prioritize your system boot success. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU... and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 consumptions.
...prioritize your system boot success. Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU... and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the button to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Chapter 1 consumptions.
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...chassis and clear the RTC data. The built-in -one simple to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with iGPU Level Up! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. AI Suite II One-stop Access to ...according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate ...
...chassis and clear the RTC data. The built-in -one simple to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with iGPU Level Up! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. AI Suite II One-stop Access to ...according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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.
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. 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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... the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition....2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its...
... the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition....2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its...
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... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM ...(3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Hold...
... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM ...(3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Hold...
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...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED...the power cord for successful boot. 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...
...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED...the power cord for successful boot. 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...
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... want to use as possible. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and... appears on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS setup program can also turn...
... want to use as possible. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and... appears on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS setup program can also turn...
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... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor...
... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor...
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...: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...to malfunction. 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. Frequency Auto EPU Power ...
...: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...to malfunction. 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. Frequency Auto EPU Power ...
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Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Use / to 300.0MHz. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. If this ...
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Use / to 300.0MHz. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. If this ...
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...value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to manually ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel®...
...value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to manually ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel®...
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.... DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects...
.... DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects...
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... loading for extra power support. Refer to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability...
... loading for extra power support. Refer to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability...
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... range from 0.735V to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to 1.735V with a 0.005V interval. • The...
... range from 0.735V to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to 1.735V with a 0.005V interval. • The...
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...EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up ...settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, ...
...EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up ...settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, ...
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... Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is an intelligent tool...
... Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is an intelligent tool...
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... appears indicating auto tuning success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Using Extreme Tuning 1. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages...
... appears indicating auto tuning success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Using Extreme Tuning 1. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages...
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...you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance the iGPU performance. Refer to ...DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. ...
...you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance the iGPU performance. Refer to ...DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. ...