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...system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ... corresponding source code (as defined in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
...system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ... corresponding source code (as defined in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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... 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 the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV...
... 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 the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV...
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... driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 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™...
... driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 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™...
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... setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
... setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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...) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory 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 / Core™...
...) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory 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 / Core™...
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...instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 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 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with ...
...instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 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 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with ...
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... 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power 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! P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
... 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power 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! P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive...
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...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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start ...illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1
...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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start ...illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1
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... load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges ...Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ... uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an...
... load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges ...Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ... uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an...
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... to a more confusion of current PCIe 2.0. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in seconds. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh... convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for applications to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The capacity of the SSD is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller...
... to a more confusion of current PCIe 2.0. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it provides your computer to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in seconds. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh... convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for applications to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The capacity of the SSD is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller...
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...Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through the AI Suite II utility. 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 ease. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your ... memory issues. Any Memory is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.
...Get total system-wide energy optimization by configuring profiles through the AI Suite II utility. 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 ease. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your ... memory issues. Any Memory is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.
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... computing iGPU. Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other.... Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with native support. For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... computing iGPU. Users can also dynamically assigns tasks to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other.... Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with native support. For users 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design...and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family HDMI 1.4a Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition...
...energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design...and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family HDMI 1.4a Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition...
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...address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to...same CAS latency. For more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way...
...address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to...same CAS latency. For more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way...
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...28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5...- - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Size S S / C h i p Chip Timing Voltage DS Brand NO. KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
...28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5...- - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Size S S / C h i p Chip Timing Voltage DS Brand NO. KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
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...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Vendors Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Vendors Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
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... the blue slots or the black slots 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 memory configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. Double-sided...
... the blue slots or the black slots 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 memory configuration. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. Double-sided...
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... RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 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... the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial...
... RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 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... the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial...
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...of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V ... out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
...of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V ... out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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...Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ...cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter...
...Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ...cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter...